Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities
1. School bus driver will transport students safely to and from school.

   a. Will follow all road rules, such as speed limits, stopping at safe distances, and using precaution at all times. Monitor students’ safety while on the bus and verbally reward good bus behavior.

2. School bus drivers will maintain their bus in good working order.

   a. Maintain work order forms, mileage reports, and daily inspection reports according to the Transportation Guidelines. Maintains a clean bus at all times.

3. School bus driver provides an effective student discipline plan that promotes positive student behavior, is aligned with the school-parent compact and school-wide discipline policy, and is clearly communicated to students.

   a. Provides an effective student discipline plan that promotes positive student behavior, is aligned with the school-parent compact and school-wide discipline policy, and is clearly communicated to students. Demonstrates effective bus management techniques and uses those techniques to resolve serious discipline problems. Communicates with parents according to the student handbook concerning student bus behavior.

4. School personnel will maintain a positive attitude that will aid in relationship building.

   a. Greets students/staff in a friendly manner and uses appropriate language; provides physical and emotional support to students when needed; demonstrates professionalism when meeting with parents; contacts parents about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors either in writing or by phone.

5. Other duties as assigned throughout the school day.

6. On time for all duty assignments.

Physical Effort
1. Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed for supplies, repairs, etc.

2. Must be able to sit for extended periods.

Working Conditions
1. Bus and bus garage.

2. Later hours may be required for school-related functions, such as Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open House, Title I meetings, etc.

Qualifications
1. High School Diploma or GED required.

2. Valid North Dakota Driver License.

3. Must follow the district’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.

4. Must complete and sign a Provisional Hiring Statement.

Supervision Exercised
1. Students.

Evaluation
1. Transportation Manager.

All Applicants must submit a Mandaree Employment Application, Background request form, Tribal request form along with an Authorization of Release of Information form.

Applicants also need to submit all required documents of:
Degrees attained
High School Diploma or GED
Any Training Certifications
Proof of Indian Preference- Tribal ID or Certificate of Indian blood
Two forms of Identification
Official College Transcripts
Letter of Interest
Form DD214- if claiming Veterans Preference