Position Type:
Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:
9/4/2019

Location:
Athletics Department

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Alamogordo Public Schools
Human Resources Department
Street Address: 1211 Hawaii Ave. Building A, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 650, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88311-0650
Phone 575.812.6062 Fax 575.812.6069

This talent pool aides our district in identifying strong candidates for existing and upcoming positions. Please refer to the HOT JOBS list for current positions available.

Job Summary: To provide safe and efficient transportation in accordance with applicable policies, Regulations, and statutes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Checks bus before and after each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only as authorized
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Complies with all provisions of 6.41.4 NMAC Standards for Providing Transportation for Eligible Students. A copy of this booklet has been made available to the employee at the time of hiring.
• Attends all mandated in-service trainings, to include pre-service training conducted by APS School Bus Driver instructor
• Eligible for random substance screening. Must report within 8 hours of notification.
• Complies with all Board of Education policies and administrative procedures of the Alamogordo Public Schools.
• Meets all qualifications and local district criteria to drive students on school-sponsored activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Adheres to all health, safety, and sanitation policies of the District and notifies the proper authorities when repairs or replacements are required in order to maintain established standards.
• Regular and predictable physical attendance in the workplace
• Complies with all District Customer Service policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• School bus driver experience preferred
• Successful completion of a driving record check through the NM Motor Vehicle Division with a solid safety record
• Successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with Section 22-10-3, NMSA, 1978 at applicant's expense
• Satisfactory completion of a NM school bus driver's physical examination
• Possess a valid New Mexico commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B for school buses, with S and P endorsements or the ability to obtain one.
• Successful pre-employment substance screening in accordance with 49 CFR Part 382 at the District's testing lab at the applicant's expense
• Ability to interact and communicate with students in a positive manner
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements Ability to communicate effectively with staff and co-workers
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements

Terms of Employment: School year consists of 184 days with appropriate placement on the Bus Driver Salary Schedule.
Conditions of Employment: Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee's Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations.
The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.