Hybrid 25-95; Bus Driver- Special Needs; Transportation; 0.75 FTE; Temporary bei Ashland School District 5
Ashland School District 5 · Ashland, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
$39,083.00 - $48,318.00
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Ashland
- Position Type:
Support Staff/Bus Driver - Date Posted:
8/7/2025 - Location:
Transportation Department - Date Available:
08/19/2025 - Closing Date:
open until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide - Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures.
- Drives school buses or any district Pupil Transporting Vehicle on regularly scheduled routes, field trips, and other type of district approved trips. Could include vehicles equipped for wheel chairs and other special needs.
- Transport students with special needs inside and outside the district.
- Completes and implements training as needed regarding special needs of students and demonstrates sensitivity to the students being transported.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students being transported.
- Obeys all traffic laws and observes State of Oregon standards and regulations regarding the transportation of students, as well as Defensive Driving Techniques.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle he/she will be expected to drive.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the location, operation, purpose and use of all controls, instruments, gauges, and emergency equipment on the vehicle he/she will operate.
- Demonstrates the necessary physical skills and mental ability to safely and efficiently operate the vehicle as determined by the certified training officer.
- Demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of state, local and district regulations involving the responsibilities of bus drivers, including those dealing with student management, discipline procedures, public relations and related items.
- Exhibits a familiarity with any route he/she will be required to drive.
- Exercise sound judgement in driving in varying weather conditions, on all types of roads and in changing traffic conditions.
- Operate and service school bus equipment and accessories such as doors, windows, radios, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, tire chains, first aid and body fluid kits, and seat belt cutter.
- Coordinates with other school districts as well as parents regarding daily route schedules and operations of schools.
- May be required to plan and develop route change as necessary.
- Follows accident/emergency procedures and exhibits a competency to handle emergency situations, including first aid.
- Manages student efficiently; maintains safety and order when students are on the bus; reports undisciplined students to the appropriate administrator.
- Keeps assigned bus clean inside; checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects; notifies the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
- Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops; transports only those students on the
- route list or those who have obtained a bus pass.
- Reports all accidents and completes required reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reports all incidents which need to be brought to the attention of the Transportation Coordinator
- on a Miscellaneous Incident Report.
- While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
- Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Works collaboratively with District and building administrators and other department staff to
- provide reliable service to customers.
- Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
- Participate as an effective team member.
- Provide impeccable customer service.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
- Attends work regularly and is punctual.
- Participates in District/State in-service/training and training courses as required.
- Participates in professional growth activities.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact calmly with students, and to maintain concentration and patience in noisy and distracting conditions. Possess a sincere desire to work with students and become familiar with the handicapping condition of each student.
- Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to follow written directions. Must possess basic telephone and office skills.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. .
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required, including the ability to receive, send and communicate by email, utilize the District's sub-calling software, and complete basic data entry on computer.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant distractions.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including a current valid Oregon Commercial Driver's license and first aid card. Must be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Education School Bus Drivers Certificate.
| 25-95; Bus Driver- Special Needs; Transportation; 0.75 FTE; Temporary | JobID: 1227 |
Position Description
JOB TITLE: Bus Driver Special Needs
FTE: .75 FTE; 6 hours per day
Salary: $18.79 - $23.23 per hour
F.L.S.A. Non Exempt
Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
To provide safe and efficient transportation so that the students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular programs. Work is characterized by ability to follow routes, and to make independent decisions that align project objectives with department and district goals. Performs duties with close supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may assist well and/or physically impaired students on and off the bus through passenger service door. The employee must demonstrate sufficient strength and agility to move about in bus to assist students with evacuation in case of emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
OTHER
Note: This is not necessarily an exhauslive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school distrlct may add to, modify or delete any aspect of thls job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Family and Medical Leave Rights:
English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
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