Position Title: Head Start Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Classification: Full Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Range: $13.81 - $17.39 per hour

Date: May 16, 2022

Summary/Objective: Transport Head Start children and families to and from center, other activities, and scheduled appointments. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections as required.
• Transports children between home and center according to agency-established route.
• Transports children and parents to and from scheduled appointments, field trips, and meetings, as requested.
• Ensures that each child is released to authorized individuals.
• Ensures safety and emergency procedures are followed, including emergency evacuation drill monthly.
• Ensures all passengers are properly secured in appropriate child safety restraints before bus leaves the center or the child's home, and always while the vehicle is operating.
• Delivers center supplies as requested.
• Brings bus to service station for routine vehicle maintenance as requested.
• Cleans inside and outside of bus on an as-needed basis.
• Relays messages between center and home as requested.
• Forwards information regarding children's behavior or environmental changes to Teacher or Transportation Supervisor.
• In the absence of the Transportation Supervisor, the Bus Driver takes input and direction from the Operation Supervisor.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Always maintains confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Attends skills training as required by the Early Education Services Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.