LOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE: SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

Salary: Classified Bus Driver salary schedule, step 1
Hours: Available on call as needed

Lowell School District seeks outstanding candidates for the positions of Substitute Bus Drivers for Lowell High School and Lundy Elementary students. Our drivers operate District vehicles to safely transport students between school and home, on field trips and school activities.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

*Clean driving record

*Ability to attain CDL, First Aid, CPR and ICC Physical cards

*Ability to drive full sized large capacity buses

*Knowledge of immediate geographic area

*Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity

*Desire and ability to work split shifts

*Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures

*Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity

*Ability to work efficiently with special needs children

*Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and submit fingerprints

*Must be able to pass CDL required physical

*Must be able to fulfill all duties of regular bus drivers as described on attached page job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled 

Applications are available at the Lowell High School office or online at www.lowell.k12.or.us under

Employment Opportunities (classified application).

Please send all application materials attention to Michelle Stephens at the Lowell School District:

65 S. Pioneer, Lowell OR 97452

Phone (541) 937-2105x303 / FAX 937-8709

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

TITLE:                         Bus Driver (Regular Route)

JOB TYPE:                    This is a classified position

ASSIGNMENT: 

Drives District busses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips, or as assigned.

The distinguished difference between a regular route Bus Driver and a Special Education bus driver is the requirement to drive larger capacity busses, and to supervise behavior of substantially more passengers than Special Education routes.

RESPONSIBLE TO:          The Transportation Supervisor.

DUTIES:

1. Establish and maintain effective working rapport with students, parents, and staff.
2. Drive regular route school busses as prescribed by assigned route and time schedule, and specified bus stops.
3. Modify route temporarily in response to traffic or weather conditions.
4. Initiate and administer discipline and reward systems to control student passenger behavior. Assign seating and train students in safe riding practices, street crossing, and emergency evacuation procedures.
5. Perform pre-trip inspection of bus brakes, tires, emergency exits, lights, instruments, emergency equipment, and general operability; maintain interior cleanliness of bus.
6. Complete required reports of odometer readings, bus malfunctions, student conduct and trips.
7. Attend and participate in required classroom training programs, departmental meetings and planning sessions.
8. Drive busses for field trips, athletic events, and other out-of-town special excursions as assigned.
9. Communicate problems to Transportation Supervisor as necessary. Operate two-way radio or cell phone.
10. May be required to drive Special Education routes as scheduling and/or relief driving requirements dictate.
11. Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Successful completion of advanced classroom and in-vehicle training and driving tests.
2. Thorough knowledge of the operation and capabilities of District busses and bus equipment.
3. Ability to drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands.
4. Punctuality and ability to pace activity to meet time schedules.
5. Knowledge of student behavioral management techniques and ability to control large groups of students.
6. Ability to represent the District's objectives of courtesy and responsibility to the public.
7. Ability to remain available for evening or weekend meetings or driving assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS ENTRY:

1. Possession of a valid State of Oregon Bus Driver's license
2. Successful completion of core classes, training in first-aid, a physical examination, and faultless driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents work split shifts. Driving assignments may require driving evenings, outside District boundaries or during snowstorms or other hazardous road conditions. Incumbents may be exposed to risk of accident, exhaust fumes, and noise of passengers or bus equipment.

CONDITIONS:   

1. The person assigned to this duty must possess appropriate training and background.
2. Performance of assigned extra-curricular duties will be included in the evaluation process.
3. Must be able to pass CDL required physical.

SALARY:

1. Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement.
2. The amount due under the contract will be pro-rated monthly in accordance with district policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.