PRIMARY PURPOSE: Safely transport preschool children and staff to and from Head Start center in compliance with federal, state, and program regulations and policies. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions): TRANSPORTATION • Ensure bussed children are transported safely to and from class following transportation policies. • Plan fixed bus routes that meet transportation requirements and update as needed. • Provide transportation adaptations for children with disabilities, as needed. • Provide vehicle and pedestrian safety training to each child and family at orientation. • Ensure current child emergency forms are kept on the bus. MAINTENANCE • Perform pre-trip inspection, document, and submit per policy and procedure. • Keep bus fueled. May be required to pump own fuel. • Regularly clean interior and exterior of bus. • Carry out established procedures for flat tires, mechanical trouble, and emergencies. • Report any mechanical or maintenance concerns immediately to the Fleet and Facilities Coordinator. • Schedule regular and needed maintenance, if assigned. CHILD SUPERVISION • Ensure children are supervised at all times and never left alone with volunteers. • Maintain appropriate ratios and group size at all times. • Ensure children are signed in and out of class and bus and released only to authorized adults. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABLILITIES: • Ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to present and relate to diverse client and staff populations. • Professional appearance, presentation and demeanor always. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • High School diploma or GED. • Oregon School Bus Drivers Certification • Class B or C CDL with S and P endorsements • Preferred one year paid experience and/or training directly related to the position description. • Maintain driving certification as required by South Coast Head Start and Oregon Department of Education. • Driving record must meet Oregon Department of Education requirements • Valid medical examiner’s certificate is required.
