JOB SUMMARY

Transporting students to and from school and other activities in a safe and efficient manner. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

1. High school diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education.

2. 18 years of age or older. 

3. Type 20 license or willing to get licensed.

4. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally & in writing) with students, parents, and staff.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and their records.

7. Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character & behavior to serve as an effective role model for students

8. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.

9. Drives a type 20 bus or van on an assigned route. 

10. Loads and unloads students at specific stops on an established time schedule with the utmost regard for safety

11. Checks vehicle gas, oil, signals, wipers, brakes, lights, water, and other components to assure proper levels and/or operation before each trip.

12. Records gas, oil, and mileage readings.

13. Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.

14. Does not drive more than ten total hours during any consecutive fifteen-hour period.

15. Must be willing and able to drive on weekends and during nighttime hours occasionally.

16. Drives bus on special trips outside the district.

17. Maintains discipline on bus and reports discipline problems according to district policy and procedures. 

18. Attends classes and training to keep license current.

19. Reports traffic violations related to school bus operation to city, county, or state police agencies.

20. Abides by federal and state laws and school district policies, procedures, and rules.

21. Makes provision for a responsible person to guard the rear of buses when backing up on school grounds.

22. Participate in in-service training as assigned.

23. Act as a friendly ambassador for the St. Paul School District. 

24. Perform such other duties (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be assigned. Abides by federal and state laws and school district policies, procedures, and rules.

25. Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with the community and staff.

26. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.   

27. Complies with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.

28. Attends work regularly and is punctual.

29. Perform such other duties (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be assigned.            

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Paul School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.