Special Needs School Shuttle Bus Driver
とくべつしえんがっこうそうげいバスうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Delivery, Transportation, and Machine Operation Occupations
- Middle : Bus Driving Occupations
- Minor : Shuttle Bus Drivers
Summary
This occupation involves operating shuttle buses safely and comfortably for students attending special needs schools, providing support for boarding/alighting and inside the vehicle.
Description
Special needs school shuttle bus drivers are responsible for transporting students with disabilities between school and home. In addition to confirming shuttle routes, vehicle inspections, and safe driving, they perform tasks such as securing wheelchairs and providing physical assistance during boarding/alighting, and supervising students inside the vehicle. Collaboration with teachers and parents, emergency response, and communication skills tailored to disabilities are required. Daily operation records and vehicle maintenance reports are also part of the duties, with a mindset that prioritizes the children's safety and reassurance being essential.
Future Outlook
While the declining birthrate continues, special needs education is being enhanced, and the demand for shuttle drivers with specialized assistance skills and safe driving is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Caring / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous and Cautious / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift / Early Morning Work / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Junior Bus Driver → Senior Driver → Operations Manager (Transport Division) → School Bus Supervisor → Welfare Shuttle Service Manager
Required Skills
Assistance with Boarding and Alighting / Emergency Response (First Aid) / Route Navigation / Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Disability Support) / Communication Skills (Parent Support) / In-Vehicle Environment Adjustment / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to traffic conditions and changes in students' conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for safe driving and support during boarding/alighting. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with students, parents, and school staff. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is required for emergency responses and child care. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced numerical analysis is needed, only for operation records and time management. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle Class 2 License
- Mobility Support Worker Training
- Regular Vehicle Class 2 License
Aliases
- Disabled Children Shuttle Driver
- School Bus Driver (Special Needs)
- Welfare Shuttle Bus Driver
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