Bus Driver/ Monitor

4 weeks ago

Jackson, United States Ambition Preparatory Charter School Part time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Responsibilities

The Bus Driver has the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the children, staff, and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the school and on field trips. It is also the role of the Bus Driver to ensure that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times; determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes and maintain all transportation records required by the school.

 

 

 

Essential Functions

  • Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from the school and on field trips.

  • Completes a comprehensive written inspection of the bus daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the Director, or delegated staff person, before transporting children.

  • Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel.

  • Operates the bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to the Director immediately.

  • Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on a bus without adult supervision at any time, including ensuring all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).

  • Keeps the bus clean and free of debris; follows other bus cleaning procedures.

  • Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the Operations Director, or delegated staff person.

  • Attend transportation in-service training of bus drivers and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

  • In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures.

  • In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by the delegate's procedure and other authorities.

  • Support student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed.

  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

 

Desired and Required Qualifications

  • Possess a current Commercial Driver's License Class B with a school bus endorsement.

  • Successful experience as a School Bus Driver preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required.

  • Ability to pass a School Bus Driver's physical which includes a drug test.

  • Must be able to comply with a background check, including fingerprints, as required by the State of Mississippi.

  • Have a valid Mississippi driver's license.

  • Exemplification of the character values: zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor

  • Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.

  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus conducts pre-trip inspections and cleans the bus.

  • Must have effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

  • Ability to learn and comprehend information from Procedures Manuals and other materials.

  • Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.

  • Ability to perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.

  • Successful experience working as an effective member of a team is desirable.

  • Respect for children and adults from various cultures and backgrounds, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.

  • This job involves sitting for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Able to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Random drug tests may be performed.

  • The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

 

 

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national, or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

 

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.

Company DescriptionAmbition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the education that they deserve. Through high-quality instruction, intensive academic support, and hard work, Ambition Preparatory Charter School ensures that all students in kindergarten through grade eight have the academic skills and self-discipline for college and life success. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school in Jackson, MS currently serving students grades K-6.Company DescriptionAmbition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the education that they deserve. Through high-quality instruction, intensive academic support, and hard work, Ambition Preparatory Charter School ensures that all students in kindergarten through grade eight have the academic skills and self-discipline for college and life success. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school in Jackson, MS currently serving students grades K-6.

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