Extra-Curricular Bus Driver

School Bus DriverThis position helps transport students from one school event/sport, field trip, etc. The rate of pay is $24.65/hr. Position Objective To transport students to and from a variety of school sites and to assure their safety as passengers in the school bus, as well as to ensure that the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair or ambulatory buses. Essential Functions:Drives a school bus safely and in accordance with time schedules; transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assignedOperates a two way radioOversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened, if necessaryMay operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus; inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts are fastened; positions and secures the wheelchairs in busMaintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary casesConducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle dailyAssures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; reports needed mechanical repairs; sweeps interior of the bus and washes windows as needed; follows established security proceduresAssists in the establishment of drop off and pickup order of assigned students; confers with parents, supervisors, schedulers, and other staff regarding transportation needs; plots route on map, documents route, and adjusts route as necessary for new and/or dropped studentsMonitors students with special health problems while in bus according to written or oral instructions, being aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures; administers first aid, and calls for emergency assistance if neededMaintains a variety of records and reports including, but not limited to, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedulesAttends meetings, programs, and in-service training as assignedMaintains current required licenses and certificatesNotifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routeFollows district policy on accident proceduresHas knowledge of bus evacuation proceduresComplies with district handbookMaintains compliance with CDL regulationsAdditional Functions:Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assignedMaintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parentsDisplays professional behavior and language at all timesAdditional duties as assignedQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentMust be 21 years of age or olderMust have a valid Illinois driver's license for three consecutive yearsMust have a valid and appropriate CDL Driver License with passenger endorsementMust have a valid Illinois State School Bus PermitMust have a safe driving record which meets the Dunlap Community District #323 standards (no more than 1 moving violation within a 36-month period)Ability to read and interpret a mapAbility to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on school busAbility to accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needsAbility to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school busAbility to remain calm in an emergency situationAbility to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required dutiesAbility to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent mannerAbility to recognize mechanical safety hazards in busAbility to learn to operate a two-way radio using required codesMust meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required dutiesAbility to work in extreme temperaturesAbility to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.)Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certificationAbility to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parentsExperience working with children preferredAdditional Qualifications for Drivers Assigned to Wheelchair Buses:Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair studentsThe willingness to endure exposure to inclement weatherThe skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp busesKnowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairsWorking Conditions:Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifyingPhysical Demands: Ability to operate a motor vehicle and operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darknessEnvironmental Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work. Occasional driving during the hours of darkness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud