School Bus Driver (Athletics/Field Trips)
Description
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
Purpose
The purpose of this position is to operate a school bus to provide for the safe and orderly transportation of students and other personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.
Summary
This position performs all activities necessary to transport students and School personnel to and from Geneva School sanctioned events using the school bus. This includes vehicle operation; pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections; recommendations for bus maintenance; instructing passengers on safety rules and regulations; and ensuring these are followed. In addition, the Bus Driver will work with the administrator overseeing the event to plan a travel route. The Bus Driver will then take primary responsibility for monitoring travel conditions to help ensure the safe and timely arrival to School events and to the Geneva campus.
Supervision Received and Exercised
The Bus Driver receives direction from the Transportation Coordinator, Athletic Director or other division head. The Bus Driver has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, the driver will have authority over the bus passengers with respect to safety and/or emergency procedures.
Work Schedule
This is a non-exempt position that is driven by athletic event scheduling, and periodically, by fine arts or other campus event programming.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions
Spiritual Leadership
- Study the Bible, God’s only written Word
- Skillfully articulate the personal/ethical implications of a lifelong faith commitment
- Measure knowledge against the standard of God’s revealed truth in Scripture
- Actively participate in the explicitly religious components of the student and community programs
- Demonstrate an overt commitment to the life of a church and its core traditions
- Respect the School’s Christian mission and values, and aid students in Christian formation by exemplifying Christian living, both in and out of the classroom
- Be a positive role model for students by supporting Geneva’s Beliefs including the School’s Statement of Faith and Statement on Identity, Sexuality and Gender
- Perform duties as a minister and steward of the Christian faith
Vehicle Operation
- Drive bus following agreed-upon route while adhering to established schedule
- Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and submit recommendations for maintenance and repairs
- Keep the bus clean and fueled
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage and student injuries as they occur to the Athletic Director or Athletics Coordinator
- Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date records and reports concerning bus mileage, maintenance requirements, fuel purchases, and students/adults transported
Student Management
- Assist Assigned Chaperone with the following:
- Instructing students on safety rules and regulations to board, ride and depart the bus
- Maintaining student discipline and behavior following Geneva School of Boerne policy and procedures
- Ensuring students clean bus thoroughly at the end of the trip
- Reporting student discipline problems to the Athletic Director or responsible division administrator
Safety
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
- Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing the bus
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid and body fluid kits, fire extinguishers, reflectors, crowbar, etc.
- Report unsafe conditions on bus or in work area and promptly report unsafe conditions that are not immediately correctable
- Report any hazardous conditions along the route
- Follow emergency procedures and administer CPR or first aid if necessary
- Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrant
Professionalism
- Demonstrate commitment and loyalty of to the school and the teaching profession through speech, punctuality, dress, attitude, and attention to duties
- Present a consistent, predictable and reliable demeanor to fellow employees, parents and students
- Collaborate with staff, co-workers, and administration in a cooperative, professional atmosphere
- Accept constructive feedback to affect personal and professional growth
- Develop and maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through active participation in professional development activities and/or professional organizations
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Collaboration with staff, co-workers, and administration in a cooperative, professional atmosphere
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and staff development activities, as required
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and the policies for classroom teachers in the Geneva School Employee Handbook
- Perform other duties as assigned