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JOB SUMMARY
Operates a school bus in transporting comprehensive and special education students to and from schools. Work involves responsibility for making daily pre-trip, post trip and safety inspection; notifying appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns, delays, or accidents; and completing required forms or reports as designated.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Extended hours
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a school bus in transporting authorized special education students to and from schools from designated schools/locations.
• Makes daily pre-trip and post trip safety inspection before operation; and reports mechanical defects to repair shop personnel, accordingly.
• Drives vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, obeying all State and local traffic laws and Transportation Division Regulations. Notifies appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns. Reports all accidents and completes required report as instructed.
• Maintains discipline of students aboard school bus; and reports cases of misbehavior or other problems to school administration/Transportation officials.
• Adheres to and maintains assigned work schedules and designated routes. Reports any prolonged traffic delays and/or lateness to supervisors.
• Attends in-service training conducted by the Transportation Division.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM 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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.
• Other: Based on the training schedule, thirty (30) hours of Pre-service classroom and driving training through Anne Arundel County Public Schools required.

Experience

• Five (5) years actual driving experience during which time a valid operator's license was held required.
• Less than one (1) year experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated knowledge in dealing with special needs students preferred.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist the special needs students during their transportation to and from school.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to work independently as necessary.
• Ability to have good judgement when working with students.
• Ability to pass the annual Maryland State Bus Driver Physical Examination required.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Within 30 days, obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Transport (P) and School Bus Authorized (S) endorsement (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required.
• Proof of a good driving record required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: over 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Confined space: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Shop environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: over 2/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Communicable diseases: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Very loud: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 40 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 90% daily day travel within the community transporting students to and from school and communities.

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

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