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ROY SCHOOL DISTRICT # 74 School Bus Driver- Part Time in ROY, Montana
It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A driver transporting students to and from school is qualified to drive only if the driver meets the following criteria:
Holds a valid CDL* with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, OR a MT Driver's license for Type E buses.
Holds a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Holds a current and valid TR35 Bus Driver Certificate.
Drug and alcohol testing.
Fifteen (15) hours of annual mandatory training.
Annual driving records check.
Background check.
Qualifications of all bus drivers must be met and are reviewed at the time the state verification of transportation claims is made, as the qualifications of the bus driver are one of the criteria for eligibility for reimbursement. There are no exceptions for these rules. MCA 20-10-103, ARM 10.7.111, ARM 10.64.201
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drives school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
May transport students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips.
Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains discipline on buses.
Prepares daily reports of mileage, time, student loads, and student discipline citations as needed.
Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
Performs minor bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.
Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
Services buses with gas and oil and checks tires, battery, and belts.
Maintains good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
Instructs students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities in the transportation department.
Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus driving and transporting students.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned