Bus Driver

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee.

He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

• Education: HS Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Current CDL certification REQUIRED with school bus endorsement.
• Experience/Basic Knowledge: 2 years’ experience.
• Required to be a mandated reporter of all suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect.
• Annual physical examination and TB test.
• Must pass a driver’s license check.
• Must possess a CPR/First Aid Certification or willing to obtain within a certain timeframe.
• Must possess a food handler’s certificate or willing to obtain within a certain timeframe.
• Other Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• Must pass a thorough background check.
• Must pass a sex offender registry check.
• Preferences: San Felipe Preference and Veteran’s Preference.

• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Adheres to Head Start Performance Standards and follows Head Start in-house Policies and Procedures.
• Determines appropriate training needs and makes necessary recommendation to the Director.
• Understands Head Start Transportation Performance Standards and specific local, state and federal transportation regulations as a supervisor.
• Attends meetings, conference and participates in staff trainings when necessary.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulation and requirements related to facilities, maintenance, transporting preschool children, and vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to establish a system to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and complete task prior to deadline
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to analyze task, define problem, collect data, adopt appropriate course of action/project time line, set deadlines and initiate communication with coworkers.
• Ability to work independently, investigate and resolve problems, make sound decisions, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice, and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports, create and present detailed accurate, objective, and effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, count, and local laws, regulations, requirement ordinances and legislation.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point etc.