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BUS DRIVER
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
 Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Vehicle Operation
1.  Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
2.  Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
3.  Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
 Student Management
4.  Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
5.  Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.
 Safety
6.  Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
7.  Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
8.  Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
9.  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
10.  Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.