PURPOSE STATEMENT

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position is responsible for the transportation of students and other authorized persons to and from school, field trips, extra-curricular and/or special activity trips as authorized by school district officials.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Drive a school bus to transport students safely to and from school; transport students safely to and from field trips and other special events. Operate school bus under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow and ice.
  2. Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specifications.          
  3. Inspect and clean school bus and related equipment as required by the state and school district policy; refuel in accordance with department procedure or as otherwise needed.
  4. Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.  Administer discipline policies and procedures as appropriate.
  5. Maintain a positive atmosphere on the school bus. Be a role model for students and interact positively with them. 
  6. Complete forms, records and reports as required by the state or local school district policies accurately and legibly. Maintain and update route maps.  
  7. Utilize two-way radio to communicate with the transportation office as necessary.
  8. Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment. Report immediately any mechanical defects and safety hazards to the Director, Coordinator or Lead Mechanic.
  9. Establish and maintain effective positive relationships with staff, students and community groups.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

  1. Perform basic first aid as appropriate which may include CPR.
  2. Attend transportation in-service meetings and training as necessary.
  3. Perform related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS


MENTAL DEMANDS


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses/Special Requirements


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

On call as needed. Paid training available.


CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.


The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                   

Title IX Coordinator                                               

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR                                 

364 S. Park Street                                                     

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                               

(509) 527-3000                                                          

mmeyer@wwps.org  

                                                 

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000

bcasey@wwps.org