September 17, 2024

Pulaski County Special School District

Little Rock

FULL TIME

Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED and a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age
Hold a valid commercial driver's license
Must pass the district's drug test

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation / Route Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's academic and extracurricular programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obey all traffic laws.
Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
Keep an assigned bus clean.
Keep to an assigned schedule.
Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Discharge students only at authorized stops.
Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
Transport only authorized students.
Report all accidents and complete required reports.
Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
Report for drug/alcohol testing as required by Board Policy.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Range 9 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($14.57/hr. - $26.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)
Length of Contract: 178 contract days
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Personnel Status: Classified

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED DISABLED, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND DISABLED PERSONS. EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.