School Bus Driver

Job Title: Part-time Bus Driver

Location:  Bridgeport, CT - shared between Capital Preparatory Harbor Upper and Capital Preparatory Harbor Lower School

About Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our students, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has multiple school locations: one in Harlem and one in the Bronx, NY and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.  

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop students who are:

• Collaborators;

• Problem Solvers; 

• Researchers;

• Empathetic Citizens;

• Pillars of Knowledge

With the support of the Capital Preparatory team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our scholars to use their education to improve the lives of others. 

Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:

• Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;

• Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported; 

• Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

Part-time Bus Driver

• Reports to the Director of Operations and principals of both upper and lower.

Part-time Bus Driver responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within assigned and prescribed route(s) within set schedules, picking up and safely discharging authorized students at authorized stops (field trips, college trips, games, etc.).

• May operate a special ramp bus. 

• Loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchairs for operational safety. 

• Operates ramp. 

Ppositions and secures wheelchairs in bus. 

• Transports students and illuminators/coaches on field trips and/or school related events to various locations. 

• Planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed with supervisor. 

• Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers in accordance with school/CMO policies, and reports all undisciplined students to the proper authority. Conducts safety and operational inspections of assigned vehicle daily. 

• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary. 

• Services buses with fuel, including but not limited to propane, gas, diesel fuel and oil. 

• Checks and, when necessary, fills tires, and batteries. 

• Performs periodic safety drills as required by law. 

• Completing necessary reports upon request. 

• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle. 

• Performs related tasks to ensure safe operating condition of the vehicle. 

• Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts. 

• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required.

• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children. 

• Operates a two-way radio or other communication instruments as provided. 

• Obeys all traffic laws and any and all mandatory safety regulations for school buses. 

• Drives at a speed, which is both within the legal limit and reasonable for existing conditions.

• Reports all accidents, student incidents, injuries and/or other pertinent activities and completes required reports. 

• Refrains from use of profanity and use of tobacco products while on the bus, with or without student passengers or outside of the bus while in the company of students. 

• Conforms to School/CMO policies and regulations, state and DMV policies and administrative regulations, including but not limited to alcohol and substance abuse, and is subject to random substance abuse testing. 

• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times

• Ensure the safety of all students when entering, riding, and leaving the bus

• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public. 

• Ability to maintain patience, emotional stability and is not inclined to take chances, keeping the safety of the students as a primary goal. 

• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and policies, state statutes and local ordinances and procedures in accordance with standards and policies, including those of the Board.

• Performs related duties as required. 

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree preferred; high school diploma required.

• Must have a valid and appropriate Connecticut Driver's License; a Class CDL A, B or C license with P or S endorsement; and a Connecticut School Bus Driver's Certificate in good standing.

• Must possess a safe driving record.

• No less than 3 years of experience driving a 36 passenger or greater student transport,  school bus, or like vehicle. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize work

• Strong attention to detail

Compensation: 

The compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package.  This is a part-time hourly non-exempt position.

*Weekend or evening work and travel is required. 

Capital Prep is an equal opportunity employer.