Calhoun County Schools
Position Vacancy
Position Tracking Number: S-25-034
Position: Bus Driver (Regular Route)
Location: Calhoun County Schools
Opening Date: April 7, 2025
Closing Date: June 9, 2025
Expected Date of Employment: August 4, 2025
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 21 years old
- Graduate of the State Department of Education Pupil Transportation Bus School (12 hours)
- Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger and school bus endorsement
- Pass state required physical examination
- Physically capable of performing assigned duties
- Meet background clearance requirements
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Observe all traffic laws, safety regulations, policies, and procedures regarding school buses in accordance with Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the policies of the Calhoun County Board of Education.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with school age children.
- Keep a professional appearance and perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations.
- Ability to remain both drug and alcohol free in the workplace and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing according to CCBOE policy.
- Be regular and punctual in attendance.
- Using the correct procedure, notify supervisors of absence or tardiness as soon as possible.
- Maintain appropriate student management and report student incidents to the appropriate supervisors.
- Cooperate with school administrators, Transportation Director(s), and parents to solve discipline problems.
- Conduct bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure.
- Transport authorized passengers only.
- Follow the assigned time schedule and route.
- Release students at authorized stops only.
- Keep the assigned bus clean by daily sweeping and periodic washing.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors through the use of devices provided by CCBOE.
- Perform complete daily pre-trip inspection as per State Department of Transportation guidelines.
- Perform required post-trip inspection of the bus at the end of each trip. If driving a bus other than the assigned bus, the driver is responsible for sweeping/cleaning the bus.
- Notify proper authority in case of mechanical failure and/or late arrival.
- Keep the bus properly fueled at all times.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries immediately should they occur.
- Complete and submit all required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Attend a 4-hour State Department of Transportation recertification class annually.
- Attend CCBOE professional development workshops/training.
- Follow the procedure for monthly bus inspection.
- Maintain and implement the established rules and procedures for transportation.
- Maintain confidentiality of any school system business.
- Maintain proper and professional relationships with students, parents and other employees.
- Demonstrate responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
- Other duties as assigned by school administrators and Transportation Director(s).
Length of Contract/Terms:
182 Days / Approximately 4 hours daily
Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position
Application Process:
Submit an application, résumé, and Applicant Disclosure/Release form to:
Lee Phillips, Director
Transportation Department
Calhoun County Schools
302 Whites Gap Road SE
Jacksonville, AL 36265
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Calhoun County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.
Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.
The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.
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