SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS DRIVER

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transporting of special education students of the SJCISD. Other duties involve managing the operation of the bus to ensure a safe and hazard free environment for all students. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Required: High school diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required (will be provided if needed). Commercial Driver's License appropriate for pupil transportation is necessary. Must pass a criminal record check and drug and alcohol testing. Excellent driving record. Ability to meet Department of Transportation physicla examination requirements. Must have prior work experience with children. Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s). Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds. Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each schedled work day. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance and the physical ability to do the job. Performance Responsibilities: To meet the requirements and follow the rules and regulations as established by the Michigan Department of Education and the SJCISD. To obey all laws governing the operation of a vehicle and/or a school bus. Drive a school bus according to a designated route and schedule. Participate in determining route and time changes when necessary. Operate a bus in various traffic, weather and road conditions with the safety of students as the priority. Supervise students while driving, maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere on the bus. Communicate with the Pathfinder building principal regarding student behavior or medical and safety issues. Maintain the bus in a clean and orderly condition, sweep and empty trash. Refule the bus when necessary, as determined by the ISD Administration. Responsible for the bus, its' equipment, its' passengers and any aides assigned to his/her bus. Must complete daily pre-trip inspection of the behicle and must immediately report needed repairs. Must follow the cell phone policy. Certified in CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required (will be provided if needed). To be at assigned work site at stated starting times, ready to perform assigned duties. To appropriately secure wheelchairs with safety equipment. To keep all student, parent and staff information confidential. To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, community members and other staff members. To prepare and maintain route sheets. To assist Adminstration in mapping bus routes and planning schedules when needed. To prepare reports and keep all required records. To prepare "Accident Report" after any accident involving the bus and/or school bus passengers. Will be assigned weekend and mandatory time, when needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administrators. REPORTS TO: Facilities and Transportation Supervisor ASSESSMENT: Facilities and Transportation Supervisor TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: minimum 176 days. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.

Created: 2026-03-13