Drives bus to transport students over specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with traffic regulations. When not driving, provides supervision, aid, and assistance to students when they are being transported on a school vehicle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned
- Drives a school bus safely and professionally
- Is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of others on the school bus
- Performs and properly completes pre-trip inspections
- Complies with all traffic ordinances
- Complies with policies set forth in the School Code for Transportation, TISD Board of Education, and Transportation Handbooks
- Participates in on-site training
- Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus
- Aids students to properly enter and exit a school vehicle and destination
- Assists with properly securing assistive devices such as wheelchairs and safety restraints
- Aids and assists students with any special needs, i.e., illness, personal care, etc
- Documents injury, illness, and seizure activity
- Locates and properly operates all emergency equipment on the school vehicle
- Maintains thorough knowledge of students with BIPs and medical plans and properly implements them
- Maintains good interpersonal relationships with all staff, students, and parents
- Maintains confidentiality
- Assists with medical emergencies as directed by nurse, driver, teacher, or supervisor