Ability to verbally communicate clearly with students, drivers, school officials and parents
Pass alcohol and drug screening
Pass criminal history background check
Performance Responsibilities
Assist the bus driver with pickup and delivery of students
Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus
Facilitate a feeling of safety and security to transported students
Assist students with physical or health limitations while riding the bus
Lifts children as required. Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary
Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required
Must not allow students to enter or leave the bus while it is in motion
Responsible for reasonable behavior of students while bus is in transit
Must not allow students to thrust their heads or arms out of open windows
Must not leave the bus while students are inside, except in the case of an emergency
Must check the bus to ensure no student is left behind on board unattended at the end of the route
Assist driver in assuring disciplinary reports are completed properly
Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality
Must notify the bus driver when you will be absent from riding the bus
Must meet the driver at designated location at designated time
Must refrain from the use of cell phones or any other electronic device, unless in emergency situations
Complete and submit to Transportation all required reports and information
Manage students in a positive and effective way
Attend assigned workshops and training programs
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
SALARY RANGE: Twelve-month year. Salary grade 22 (Step 1), in accordance to the DCSS Salary Guide
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin and will continue until the position is filled.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY
The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
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About Us
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle and 3 high schools), five learning centers and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC). The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interests include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
Important Note
This document provides descriptive information about the above The Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
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