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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER

CALENDAR: 1903FT FULLTIME OR 1803PT PART TIME (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 111 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

Provide safe and efficient transportation services for the district

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Possession of - or ability to receive during the initial training

process - Arizona commercial drivers license and State bus drivers current Department of Public Safety certification

Satisfactory criminal background check

Successful driving record for the past five years

Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred

Ability to complete the current States physical performance test for

school bus drivers

Strong communications and human relations skills

Ability to work with various groups, teachers, administrators, and

students

Ability to work flexible hours

Ability to pass the Arizona Department of Transportation physical

and Federal drug and alcohol tests

Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and

procedures

Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in

a safe manner

Core Job Functions:

Participate in the bus safety drill program for all schools as

required, while maintaining and submitting all necessary records for the program

Run the assigned schedule efficiently according to the written route

sheet, varying only after consultation and approval from the routing coordinator

Perform a thorough and quality pre-and post-trip inspection of all

assigned vehicles, reporting any mechanical and/or safety defects in the proper manner

Maintain the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and

road conditions

Understand and practice the most current defensive driving

techniques

Record all trip and route information on appropriate forms according

to department policy

Guide and instruct the bus attendant in a cooperative fashion when

an attendant is assigned

Transport only authorized students and student

chaperones/teachers/coaches

Immediately report all incidents/accidents to the proper authorities

according to policy and procedure, and complete all necessary reports as directed by the supervisor

Keep current on all personal certification requirements required for

the position, and make arrangements with the training coordinator for any needed updates

Participate in district and department service programs and

professional growth programs

Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and

non-judgmental manner, being a positive role model to others

Make the well-being of students the fundamental value in all

decision-making

Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed and follow all

district policies

Core Values:

Excellenceinall we do. No matter how large or small, we value

excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.

Equityandfairness in all things. Education is the great leveler,

and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.

Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an

effective morale-enhancing model.

Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and

reliability are the foundations of our organization.

Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust.

Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to

position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner

Function effectively as a team member

Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

Be flexible and adaptable to change

Positively accept direction

Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students,

staff, and parents

Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district

Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution

skills

Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job

Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know

basis

Be a positive role model

Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and

non-judgmental manner

Chandler Unified School District

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