Suburban Route Driver

Winterset CSD:

We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are

College, Career, and Life Ready.

Job Description

Suburban Driver

TITLE: Suburban Route Driver

DEPARTMENT: Transportation Department

REPORTS TO: Director of Buildings & Grounds and Transportation Director

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Teaching & Learning and Building Instructional Coaches

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for driving a school bus to transport students to and from school via a predetermined route ensuring students arrive safely.

Qualifications:

1. Possess Chauffeur's Driver's License.
2. Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) yearly school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
3. Has an acceptable driving record and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
4. Able to pass a DOT physical examination every two years as required by State of Iowa law as well as a pre-employment drug test.
5. Must be physically capable of operating a school bus, bus safety equipment, and in providing assistance to passengers in evacuations and in the performance of other duties required by a school bus driver.
6. New drivers must complete the New Driver Class on-line class and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Chauffeur's Driver's License.
7. Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
8. Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.
9. High school diploma or equivalent required, training commensurate with position desired.
10. Must be at least 18 years of age.
11. Preferred experience in transportation services or related experience.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Winterset CSD Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following Skills:

1. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of "We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences."
2. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
   1. Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
   2. Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
   3. Pride - in self, others, school, and community
   4. Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
   5. Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
3. Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
   1. Ability to Affirm and Encourage Others
   2. Ability to Grow Groups
   3. Self-Control
   4. Social Skills
   5. Self-motivated
   6. Optimistic
   7. Ability to Demonstrate Genuine Caring
4. Exhibits effective communication skills
5. Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve
6. Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
7. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others and as member of our team
8. Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to learn.
9. Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
10. Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.
11. Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
12. Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Interacts positively with staff and students.
2. Displays a positive attitude.
3. Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

Performance Skills:

1. Drives according to state laws and school district policies and regulations.
2. Conducts pre-trip inspection of assigned bus and maintains condition of interior.
3. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with school district procedures.
4. Supervises and maintains order and control according to school district policy.
5. Satisfactorily completes required training programs and maintains appropriate certification as required by law.
6. Completes all required reports on time and in the manner prescribed.
7. Makes parent contact prior to start of school year and maintains communication with students, parents, and school staff.
8. Maintains a consistent time schedule and reports any changes to the supervisor of transportation.
9. Ensures bus is