Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69

TRANSPORTATION BUS DRIVER (formerly Bus Driver)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Valid Arizona Driver’s License
3. Acceptable driving record.
4. Must have appropriate Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain the CDL within 3 months.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Must pass current School Bus Driver Physical Performance test (State requirement).
7. Current CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain certificates within 3 months.

GRADE: 18

REPORTS TO: Transportation Driver Trainer

SUPERVISES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community.
2. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3. Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
4. Report students with inappropriate or unacceptable behavior to the proper authority, and complete required forms.
5. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
6. Adhere to an assigned schedule.
7. Perform mandatory state and district inspections.
8. Communicate and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
9. Pick up and discharge students only at authorized stops only.
10. Transport authorized students and authorized personnel only.
11. Conducts bus safety and evacuations.
12. Drive routes as required.
13. Perform First Aid and CPR procedures, if necessary.
14. Other job related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine, ten, or twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

REVISED: 7/15/93; 7/1/03; 3/1/06