Bus Driver Trainee

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 all required paperwork (route changes, vehicle repairs, head counts) and submit to appropriate authority in a timely manner
• Train on how to administer and enforce student discipline in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures and prepare discipline reports as necessary
• Read and interpret route directions as well as read and use maps to follow directions
• Attend and successfully complete training sessions needed to care for special education students requiring critical care services such as suctioning, suppositories, tracheotomy cleaning, and other special procedures to maintain a high proficiency level
• Attend required in-services, safety meetings and training sessions
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school administrators
• Train on how to report any difficulties or changes in student's to the Area Supervisor
• Train on how to adhere to student Individual Education Plan document and maintain confidentiality
• Maintain the special needs bus binder of students and bus information including up-to-date route information, turn-by-turn directions and ridership information, such as student attendance records

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None