Job summary
The School Bus Driver is responsible for providing bus transportation service to Chief Leschi students in a safe and timely manner.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Transports students and other authorized persons safely to and from school, as well as on field, extracurricular, special and/or activity trips as authorized by immediate supervisor.• Operates school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow and ice.• Services, inspects and cleans school buses and related equipment and accessories as required by state, federal, and school policies, to include interior and exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil, and coolant, and tire inflation.• Maintains control of student passenger safety.• Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.• Completes forms, records and reports as required by law and school policies.• Maintains coursework and a driver's training program as set forth by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the school.• Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.• Operates and services all school bus equipment and accessories, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, first aid kits, and manually operated doors.• Performs basic first aid as appropriate, which may include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. (GED) Excellent driving abstract.• Valid and current Washington State Driver's License with CDL (Class B), Passenger and School bus endorsements.• Eight hours of a defensive driving course.• Valid and current CPR card.• Ability to maintain a favorable background investigation.• Successful and/or drug screening.• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Key Skills Needed
• Excellent driving skills• Knowledge of school board policies and procedures• Effective teaching and training theories & techniques• Good communication skills• Ability to work well with Native American children• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community• Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence
