ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide safe transportation of students throughout Washtenaw County, including guaranteeing the safe loading and unloading of all students
Demonstrate the ability to follow and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form i.e., issue bus citations/incident reports as appropriate, prepare student reports, collaborate with appropriate school district personnel in student’s seating assignments and other related needs
Maintain close communication with Washtenaw ISD Transportation Services staff, teachers, parents/guardians, and the community
Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events (Via radio, etc.)
Assist in the communication of students needs to appropriate school personnel
Provide direct/indirect supervision of students
Meet and maintain all requirements for Commercial Driver Licensure (CDL), including continuing education and physical requirements
Exhibit at all times appropriate role modeling through language, dress, hygiene and expressing appropriate attitudes toward each student’s individual special needs
Maintain the interior of assigned (or sub) bus so as to guarantee a clean and sanitary environment for individuals being transported
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with school personnel and others, i.e. students and public, i.e., maintain flexibility and confidentiality
Perform related clerical tasks as required
Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member
Demonstrate excellent customer service
Ability to lift, move and carry 50 pounds
Regular, predictable attendance
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and meets local or state standards for driver record check.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL ) for school bus drivers and
hold bus driving certificate
Experience as a bus driver working with disabled students and the ability to work with disabled
students a plus
Ability to perform all duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board policies
Ability to maintain the proper records and reports as required
Excellent customer service skills
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and meets local or state standards for driver record check.
Meet Michigan Department of Education standards of past driving performance.
Commercial Driving License (CDL B, P, S & Air Brakes).
Michigan School Bus Driver Certification
Meets state and federal health requirements
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer literate or willingness to participate in workshops and training sessions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk (includes uneven terrain); sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; squat, twist, turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and if necessary push/pull approximately 90 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Working conditions include indoors and outdoors as well as inclement weather.
TERMS
Split shifts; Must be able to drive both A.M. & P.M. Monday through Friday; Complete online application by clicking on apply located above. Complete background check includes fingerprinting.
It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or handicap in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.