Form 416-6
School Bus Driver Performance Appraisal
Box 700, Rosetown, Sask., S0L 2V0
Phone: (306) 882-2677 Fax: (306) 882-3366
Toll Free: 1(866) 375-2677, www.sunwestsd.ca
Employee Name
Reference
AP 416 Supervision and Appraisal
Revised
April 10, 2013
Level
Division
Submit to
Human Resources
When
Probationary or as Required
Probationary
School Name
Other
Appraisal Date
Principal/Supervisor
The Performance Appraisal will be completed and discussed at the end of the probationary period. A
signed copy of the original Performance Appraisal will be given to the employee and a second signed copy
will be retained in the employee’s personnel file.
Performance Rubrics
The performance rubric is a rating scale used to describe each of the responsibilities of the employee. It relates
the standard of performance expected for each responsibility and provides a specific description of what a rating
entails. Principals or supervisors are asked to highlight applicable phrases and add comments for each
category.
Definitions of Ratings for School Bus Drivers
Rating
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Unsatisfactory
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Definition
The school bus driver exceeds responsibilities by consistently providing
exceptionally conscientious service with respect to student transportation.
The school bus driver meets responsibilities by usually conscientious service
with respect to student transportation.
The school bus driver inconsistently meets responsibilities resulting in areas of
work performance that require development. There is a willingness to
improve.
The school bus driver does not adequately fulfill responsibilities, resulting in
work performance lacking quality and/or negatively impacting student
transportation.
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School Bus Driver Performance Appraisal
Safety
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Unsatisfactory
Maintains a clean driving
record. Practices defensive
driving skills and no
complaints received
regarding operation of bus.
Maintains a clean driving
record. Practices defensive
driving skills and few
complaints received
regarding operation of bus.
Driving record shows
convictions for major
offenses. Numerous
complaints and
demonstrates
unwillingness to improve.
Daily inspection is carried
out properly. Problems
with route and spare buses
are identified and always
reported in a timely
manner.
Consistently exercises
good judgment with
respect to severe weather
conditions, road
conditions, etc.
Consistently fulfills the
duties of a bus driver,
including circle check,
evacuation drills, etc.
Daily inspection is carried
out properly and problems
with route and spare buses
are identified and usually
reported in a timely
manner.
Usually exercises good
judgment with respect to
severe weather conditions,
road conditions, etc.
Driving record shows
convictions for minor
offenses such as
speeding, etc. Some
complaints regarding
operation of bus but
demonstrates willingness
to improve.
Daily inspection is usually
carried out properly but
problems with route and
spare buses are not
identified or reported in a
timely manner.
Rarely exercises good
judgment with respect to
severe weather conditions,
road conditions, etc.
Usually fulfills the duties of
a bus driver, including
circle check, evacuation
drills, etc.
Rarely fulfills the duties of
a bus driver, including
circle check, evacuation
drills, etc.
Doesn’t fulfill the duties of
a bus driver, including
circle check, evacuation
drills, etc.
Daily inspection is not
carried out properly and
problems with route and
spare buses are not
identified and reported.
Doesn’t exercise good
judgment with respect to
severe weather conditions,
road conditions, etc.
Comments
Timeliness
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
Consistently on time for
both morning and
afternoon routes.
Usually on time for both
morning and afternoon
routes.
Consistently informs
school division and parents
in a timely manner when
bus isn’t running due to
severe weather conditions
or mechanical problems.
Usually informs school
division and parents in a
timely manner when bus
isn’t running due to severe
weather conditions or
mechanical problems.
Demonstrates difficulty
being on time for morning
and/or afternoon routes.
Demonstrates willingness
to improve.
Demonstrates difficulty
with respect to informing
school division and parents
in a timely manner when
bus isn’t running due to
severe weather conditions
or mechanical problems.
Demonstrates willingness
to improve.
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Unsatisfactory
Frequently fails to be on
time for morning and/or
afternoon routes. Doesn’t
commit to improving.
Frequently fails to inform
school division and parents
in a timely manner when
bus isn’t running due to
severe weather conditions
or mechanical problems.
Doesn’t commit to
improving.
Comments
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School Bus Driver Performance Appraisal
Student Conduct
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Unsatisfactory
Consistently creates an
environment on the bus
that is welcoming and
supportive of students.
Consistently seeks to
create a co-operative
relationship with students’
parents.
Consistently maintains
good discipline on the bus.
Usually creates an
environment on the bus
that is welcoming and
supportive of students.
Usually seeks to create a
co-operative relationship
with students’ parents.
Rarely creates an
environment on the bus
that is welcoming and
supportive of students.
Rarely seeks to create a
co-operative relationship
with students’ parents.
Fails to create an
environment on the bus
that is welcoming and
supportive of students.
Fails to seek to create a
co-operative relationship
with students’ parents.
Usually maintains good
discipline on the bus.
Consistently seeks the
assistance of the school
administration when more
serious problems with
students arise.
Consistently supports the
school’s code of conduct
and ensures that it is
posted in the bus.
Consistently works with the
students to resolve issues
regarding conduct in an
appropriate manner.
Usually seeks the
assistance of the school
administration when more
serious problems with
students arise.
Usually supports the
school’s code of conduct
and ensures that it is
posted in the bus.
Usually works with the
students to resolve issues
regarding conduct in an
appropriate manner.
Demonstrates difficulty in
maintaining discipline on
the bus. Demonstrates
willingness to improve.
Rarely seeks the
assistance of the school
administration when more
serious problems with
students arise.
Rarely supports the
school’s code of conduct
and may have that it
posted in the bus.
Rarely works with the
students to resolve issues
regarding conduct in an
appropriate manner.
Fails to maintain discipline
on the bus. Doesn’t
demonstrate willingness to
improve.
Fails to seek the
assistance of the school
administration when more
serious problems with
students arise.
Doesn’t support the
school’s code of conduct
and doesn’t ensure it is
posted in the bus.
Doesn’t work with the
students to resolve issues
regarding conduct in an
appropriate manner.
Comments
Bus Cleanliness and Care
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Unsatisfactory
Consistently keeps the bus
interior and exterior clean.
Consistently operates the
bus in a manner that
preserves the mechanical
and physical condition of
the bus.
Usually keeps the bus
interior and exterior clean.
Usually operates the bus in
a manner that preserves
the mechanical and
physical condition of the
bus.
Rarely keeps the bus
interior and exterior clean.
Rarely operates the bus in
a manner that preserves
the mechanical and
physical condition of the
bus.
Fails to keep the bus
interior and exterior clean.
Fails to operate the bus in
a manner that preserves
the mechanical and
physical condition of the
bus.
Comments
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School Bus Driver Performance Appraisal
Attitude
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Unsatisfactory
Consistently demonstrates
a positive attitude towards
school division staff,
students, parents and the
public.
Consistently demonstrates
respect for and compliance
with school division
policies and provincial
legislation (Highway Traffic
Board, etc).
Consistently demonstrates
the ability to work as a
member of the division
team with other drivers, the
mechanic(s),
transportation supervisor
and other school
administration.
Consistently participates in
division-level professional
development which
supports good driving
practices.
Usually demonstrates a
positive attitude towards
school division staff,
students, parents and the
public.
Usually demonstrates
respect for and compliance
with school division
policies and provincial
legislation (Highway Traffic
Board, etc).
Usually demonstrates the
ability to work as a
member of the division
team with other drivers, the
mechanic(s),
transportation supervisor
and other school
administration.
Usually participates in
division-level professional
development which
supports good driving
practices.
Rarely demonstrates a
positive attitude towards
school division staff,
students, parents and the
public.
Rarely demonstrates
respect for and compliance
with school division
policies and provincial
legislation (Highway Traffic
Board, etc).
Rarely demonstrates the
ability to work as a
member of the division
team with other drivers, the
mechanic(s),
transportation supervisor
and other school
administration.
Rarely participates in
division-level professional
development which
supports good driving
practices.
Fails to demonstrate a
positive attitude towards
school division staff,
students, parents and the
public.
Fails to demonstrate
respect for and compliance
with school division
policies and provincial
legislation (Highway Traffic
Board, etc).
Fails to demonstrate the
ability to work as a
member of the division
team with other drivers, the
mechanic(s),
transportation supervisor
and other school
administration.
Doesn’t participate in
division-level professional
development which
supports good driving
practices.
Comments
Transportation Supervisor’s/Manager’s Comments
School Bus Driver’s Comments
Transportation Supervisor/Manager’s Signature
Date
School Bus Driver’s Signature
Date
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