SOUTHWEST COOK COUNTY COOPERATIVE

                                                ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

                                                                        JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                                   Bus Driver

REPORTS TO:                                 Supervisor      

QUALIFICATIONS:                   High School Diploma

                                                             Minimum age of 21

                                                            Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Properly Classified Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a “P” Passenger and “S” School   Bus endorsement

                                                            Ability to operate hydraulic wheelchair lift

                                                            Ability to manipulate wheelchairs in/out of vehicle

                                                            Ability to secure wheelchairs with safety straps

EVALUATION:                               Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with Cooperative guidelines

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of   SWCCCASE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Skills:

• Transports students to/from schools and designated sites in the community
• Assures the safety of all passengers at all times
• Refuels vehicles on a regular basis
• Maintains cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle
• Adheres to designated schedule in a timely manner
• Communicates maintenance issues to Coordinator of Building & Grounds

Communication Skills

·         Performs as an integral member of the therapeutic team

• Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors and all those in contact with SWCCCASE
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality

Professionalism

• Follows policies and procedures of SWCCCASE
• Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change
• Uses judgment appropriately
• Demonstrates continual assessment of personal effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback, actively participates in the evaluation process; participates in professional growth activities
• Maintains a clean work area
• Dresses appropriately
• Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
• Treats others with respect and dignity
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Actively participates in the evaluation process

Performs other duties as assigned