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10 Month Position; 36 Hours/Week

Job Goal:

The goal of this position is to provide safe bus transportation for children, parents, and staff.

We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, flexible spending account, life, EAP, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off! To view our Benefits Package, click Benefit Booklet!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow all rules, regulations, and responsibilities set forth by the Oregon Department of Education-Pupil Transportation. *see Oregon Pupil Transportation Manual
• Develop and maintain regular, functional bus routes. Ensure that there is an updated route in the bus and at the center at all times
• Ensure that all child restraints are properly installed in the bus and that the proper child safety seat is used for each child
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections before and after each route with assistance from Bus Monitor
• Ensure that bus is attended at all times by driver, staff, or parent when children are present
• Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children
• Report all accidents and mechanical problems to the Transportation Manager, all incidents to Team Leader. When maintenance is required, you must have prior approval from Transportation Manager
• Maintain assigned bus by keeping it clean, fueled, and equipped for emergencies
• Ensure each child riding the bus has a Bus Policy, Emergency Card, and Parent release form on the bus at all times
• Communicate with Child and Family Advocates (CFA), Teachers, and TAs after each route regarding any issues or concerns that arise regarding a child
• Maintain a variety of records and reports and submit monthly to the supervisor
• Conduct an evacuation drill for each class monthly
• Ensure that every attempt is made to pick up children and that an authorized person is present when children are delivered home or to child care provider
• Be responsible for a cellular phone and fuel card

Mandatory Vaccination:

• To protect the health and safety of our employees and families, and pursuant to the Governor's Order, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment by October 18, 2021. If you are unable to comply with this policy due to pregnancy, disability, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, we will ask for written verification.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Valid Oregon CDL/School Bus Drivers License, or the ability to get licensing in a timely manner.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards
• Previous bus driving experience
• Skills in working with children and families
• Adequate means of transportation
• Ability to keep accurate records