Countywide – Bus Driver

Morgan County Schools

Job Description

Title: School Bus Driver

Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Director & School Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities:

Completes all written reports in a legible and timely manner
Maintains proper management and discipline of students, prepares discipline referrals for principal, and escorts unruly students to the school office
Communicates in an effective and respectful manner to administrative personnel at the school, parents, teachers, and students
Manages time efficiently by arriving at bus 15 minutes prior to loading time, not allowing other jobs or responsibilities to interfere with bus driver position, and is consistent with route times for pickup and delivery of students
Flexible with changes to assigned routes and student pickups in order to efficiently and effectively transport students to and from school.

Essential Functions:

Obeys all traffic laws
Follows all safety regulations and procedures as stated in the Alabama School Bus Driver’s Record and Report Book, Morgan County Transportation Handbook, and all other safety regulations for school buses
Inspects bus using outlined procedures before each trip
Maintains a clean, orderly, and inviting bus
Assists director and all other drivers in developing and maintaining a productive and safe environment for all students
Engages in continuous professional training that enhances personal knowledge and self-improvement

Represents the school system, department, and all school personnel in a positive manner at all times

Other Attributes:

Physically able to perform all duties associated with position in keeping with state and federal guidelines
Demonstrates that the safety of children is the number one priority and by not transporting unauthorized persons and making only authorized stops
Wears appropriate clothing and is well-groomed

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