POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)  

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

LOCATION: District Wide

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities, ensuring timely arrival and departure.
• Follow designated bus routes and schedules, making necessary adjustments when required.
• Ensure the safety of students while boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, including supervising students’ behavior on the bus.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in good working condition and free from safety hazards.
• Report any mechanical issues or safety concerns to the transportation supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized bus, ensuring it meets safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and supervisors, addressing any concerns or issues professionally and promptly.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and school district policies, including speed limits, school zone regulations, and student behavior management protocols.
• Assist students with disabilities or special needs in boarding, securing, and safely riding the bus as required.
• Complete required documentation, including student attendance, incident reports, and daily logs.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with safety regulations, driving techniques, and school district policies.
• Respond to emergency situations calmly and efficiently, providing first aid if necessary or coordinating with emergency responders when needed.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with 

provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and  activities.