Special Education Bus Driver
About the Employer
Summary
A vacancy exists for a Special Education Bus Operator for the Transportation Department for bus #107. The bus operator will work approximately 5:30 am - 9:00 am and approximately 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm (subject to change). This run will serve special education students transported to and from Inwood Early Learning Academy and Valley View Elementary.
Qualifications
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bus operator means a person employed to operate school buses and other school transportation vehicles as provided by the state board (pursuant to WV §18a-4-8).
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. The 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). A bus operator can anticipate slippery floor surfaces from passengers loading and unloading. A bus operator runs through heavy traffic while dealing with passengers.
Evaluation
Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the supervisor. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. *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. Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application and provide requested items will result in the application not being considered.
Special Education Bus Operator #107
Job Title: Special Education Bus Operator #107 Department: Transportation Reports to: Director of Transportation Responsibility: All qualifications as set forth in the West Virginia School Transportation Regulations (effective October 6, 2026).
Filling Service Personnel Vacancies
Consider applicants in this order:
• Regularly employed service personnel who hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
• Service personnel who have held a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy whose employment has been discontinued in accordance with this section
• Regularly employed service personnel who do not hold a classification title within the classification category of vacancy
• Service personnel who have not held a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy and whose employment has been discontinued in accordance with this section
• Substitute service personnel who hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
• Substitute service personnel who do not hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
• New service personnel
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned. Perform pre/post trip inspections Learn route, including pick up and drop off locations Safely use fire extinguisher Assist and supervise students with disabilities Communicate with students, parents, school officials, and supervisors Mop and clean inside and outside the vehicle Complete proper paperwork 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 Complete monthly reports accurately and on time Conduct a rules and regulations orientation each year on each regular bus run Bring bus to garage for regularly scheduled maintenance Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 (available at http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4336.doc)
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students.
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 a 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 detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with emotionally, physically, and/or mentally impaired students. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of education policies. Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds minimum on a special education bus) of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision such as to read road signs and detect road hazards, near vision such as to monitor instruments as well as student passengers, the ability to adjust focus.