Fort Bend ISD
Education
DriverBusTrainee
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“Driver Bus Trainee at Fort Bend ISD. Skills: Safe transportation, Student assistance, Special education care, Vehicle operation. Transport students over assigned route. Observe traffic laws”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Physically assist passengers, Physically assist special education students, Pull/push up to 300 pounds, Jump from height of 3-5 feet, Climb in and out of bus, Work in inclement weather, Work in heat and humidity, Endure bumpy ride, Exposure to traffic fumes, Exposure to high noise level, Deal with mentally challenged children, Deal with mentally challenged adults, Deal with life threatening emergencies, Work evenings, Work weekends, Work outside, Work inside, Travel to various campuses, Travel to district meeting sites, Travel to conferences/meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 21 years of age, Valid Driver's License, Pass DOT Physical, Pass Drug/Alcohol test, Texas School Bus Driver Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
Nice to Have
High School diploma or GED, Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B with P and S endorsements, Enroll in certification class
What You'll Do.
Transport students over assigned route
Observe safety regulations
Operate school bus safely
Perform vehicle Pre- and Post-trip inspections
incident and/or maintenance problem
Adhere to route description directions
Adhere to established schedules
Keep vehicle interior clean
Keep vehicle presentable
Keep vehicle properly fueled
Physically assist passengers in evacuation
Provide physical assistance to special education students
Supervise special education students
Operate wheelchair lift equipment
Assist students with special equipment
Demonstrate punctuality
Demonstrate reliability
Serve as a Bus Monitor
Communicate effectively with parents
Communicate effectively with students
Communicate effectively with administrators
Complete required paperwork
Submit paperwork in a timely manner
Administer student discipline
Enforce student discipline
Prepare discipline reports
Read and interpret route directions
Use maps to follow directions
Attend training sessions
Complete training sessions
Attend required in-services
Attend safety meetings
Attend training sessions
Maintain cooperative attitude
Report difficulties or changes in student's
Adhere to student Individual Education Plan
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain special needs bus binder
Maintain up-to-date route information
Maintain turn-by-turn directions
Maintain ridership information
Maintain student attendance records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Harmonious relation with staff; Harmonious relation with administrators; Harmonious relation with teachers; Harmonious relation with coaches; Harmonious relation with community members; Cooperative attitude with employees; Cooperative attitude with supervisors; Cooperative attitude with parents; Cooperative attitude with school administrators
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Full Job Description
Job Overview Candidate will train on how to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting pupils to and from school as well as related activities while maintaining a harmonious relation with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches and community members. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operation Actively train to transport students over assigned route, while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations in accordance with state and federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures Train to operate school bus in a safe manner in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures Perform vehicle Pre- and Post-trip inspections in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policy & Procedures Immediately report any accident, incident and/or maintenance problem in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures Train to adhere to route description directions and established schedules Required to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean, presentable and properly fueled in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures Train to physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency Train on how to provide physical assistance, and/or supervision, in helping special education students on and off the bus while being transported during a split shift work day Train on how to operate wheelchair lift equipment and assist students with special equipment such as safety restraints, car seat, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie down systems, in braces or on crutches Demonstrate punctuality and reliability by regular attendance to meet the established training completion timeline and expectations Serve as a Bus Monitor as needed while training to become a full-time school bus driver Administrative Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and administrators Must complete
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