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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFFJOB TITLE: BUS DRIVERCALENDAR: 1903FT FULLTIME OR 1803PT PART TIME (9 MONTH)SALARY: GRADE 111 (SUPPORT HOURLY)Job Goal:Provide safe and efficient transportation services for the districtMinimum Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent- Possession of - or ability to receive during the initial training process - Arizona commercial drivers license and State bus drivers current Department of Public Safety certification- Satisfactory criminal background check- Successful driving record for the past five years- Bus or heavy automotive equipment driving experience preferred- Ability to complete the current States physical performance test for school bus drivers- Strong communications and human relations skills- Ability to work with various groups, teachers, administrators, and students- Ability to work flexible hours- Ability to pass the Arizona Department of Transportation physical and Federal drug and alcohol tests- Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and procedures- Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe mannerCore Job Functions:- Participate in the bus safety drill program for all schools as required, while maintaining and submitting all necessary records for the program- Run the assigned schedule efficiently according to the written route sheet, varying only after consultation and approval from the routing coordinator- Perform a thorough and quality pre-and post-trip inspection of all assigned vehicles, reporting any mechanical and/or safety defects in the proper manner- Maintain the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and road conditions- Understand and practice the most current defensive driving techniques- Record all trip and route information on appropriate forms according to department policy- Guide and instruct the bus attendant in a cooperative fashion when an attendant is assigned- Transport only authorized students and student chaperones/teachers/coaches- Immediately report all incidents/accidents to the proper authorities according to policy and procedure, and complete all necessary reports as directed by the supervisor- Keep current on all personal certification requirements required for the position, and make arrangements with the training coordinator for any needed updates- Participate in district and department service programs and professional growth programs- Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner, being a positive role model to others- Make the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision-making- Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed and follow all district policiesCore Values:- Excellenceinall we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.- Equityandfairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.- Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.- Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.- Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our abili y to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.Professional Qualities:- Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner- Function effectively as a team member- Be responsible, reliable, and punctual- Be flexible and adaptable to change- Positively accept direction- Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents- Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district- Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills- Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job- Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis- Be a positive role model- Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner