Bus Driver - Indiana

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• To operate the bus safely on the designated route.

• To follow all program rules for conduct while operating the bus.

• To provide a positive, supportive environment for the children riding the bus.

• To communicate reliably with program staff and the children's parents.

• To be able to handle any emergency calmly and effectively.

• To maintain accurate records about the daily transportation of children and the daily operation of the bus.

• To maintain accurate record on vehicle maintenance and inspection.

• To perform daily walk-around vehicle checks as required by law.

• To participate in all necessary training and planned meetings.

• Upon authorization purchase gasoline and oil for Agency vehicle from a designated service station.

• Take bus to be washed at a designated establishment on weekly basis.

• To assist with the loading and unloading of children at Center location.

• Promote Early Learning Connections in the community by commonly sharing the responsibility of active recruitment of children.

• Support the program-wide adoption of the teaching pyramid model to promote the development of young children's social-emotional competence and address challenging behavior.

• Create and maintain a positive organizational culture by demonstrating the program-wide behavioral expectations in their social interactions with children, families, community members and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interact with low-income parents and children.
• Possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B
• Pass School Bus Driver's Physical Examination Form (DL-704).