Special Education Bus Driver
About the Employer
Job Summary
A vacancy exists for a mid-day special education bus operator for the Transportation Department. The driver and aide will pick up a student from Eagle School Intermediate and taken home at 11:30 am. This run will be Monday-Friday. Please clarify with Transportation Administration for any questions. Must use a special needs bus. May need training on medical needs of student. The driver must meet/pick up bus aide first and will drop aide off upon completion of run. This run is subject to change or extend as needed for student needs. For specific schedule information, please speak to Patrick Ashton or Josh Sowers.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures from below freezing to occasionally 80°F+ during warmer months. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB). Bus operators usually have a five-day work week that is considered “split-shift,” meaning the first run can begin early in the morning (4:45 am) to late afternoon (5:30 pm), with time off in-between. Hours are dictated by the schedule they run. A bus operator can anticipate slippery floor surfaces from passengers loading and unloading. A bus operator runs through heavy traffic while dealing with passengers. The job can be more stressful and fatiguing than physically strenuous.
Evaluation
Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor.
Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
Learn route, including pick up and drop off locations Safely use fire extinguisher Mop and clean inside and outside the vehicle Complete proper paperwork
Student Supervision
Assist and supervise students with disabilities Communicate with students, parents, school officials, and supervisors
Vehicle Maintenance
Bring bus to garage for regularly scheduled maintenance Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336
Other Duties
Work overtime as needed Ability to sit for long periods of time Ability to tolerate ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents Walk from the operator’s seat to the rear of the bus Open all emergency exits Install snow chains on a bus Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil levels and antifreeze levels Remove obstructions from wind shield and under wiper blades Adjust all outside mirrors Secure a wheelchair Conduct a rules and regulations orientation each year on each regular bus run
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise students.
Education
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5
Certification
Meet the definition of “qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.
Physical Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills tests Must be able to climb in and out of the bus to check engine compartment Must maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification Must pass a physical examination from a medical examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, as well as drug and alcohol screen
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detail but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Application Requirements
Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate’s qualifications.