Bus Driver: School Setting

Job Description – Fulfillment of Mission
The Roger Bacon Academy is an education management organization that manages multiple award-winning public charter schools in southeastern North Carolina, including Classical Charter Schools of Leland. Classical Charter Schools of Leland is a public charter school serving students grades K-8. We are seeking outstanding applications for bus driver positions.
The following mission outlines the expectations of all employees at the school level as well as employees of The Roger Bacon Academy in providing support to the schools.
Our understandings of humankind and our universe are expressed and communicated through all of our arts and sciences. Each method of expression – language, painting, music, mathematics, and science – has its rules and techniques for effectively communicating these ideas and understandings.
These rules and techniques are the bridges over which ideas must be communicated from one generation to the next.
Thus, our Mission is:
To teach the rules and techniques for effective expression and communication in the arts and sciences.
To communicate, by these arts and sciences, our understandings of the universe and our role in it.
To instill a love of learning and discovery justifying a lifelong dedication to health, truth, and virtue.
Paramount for every job at every level on every campus is the fulfillment of this Mission.
School Bus Driver – Job Responsibilities
Purpose:
The School Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation of students over a specified route, according to a time schedule, for curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Classical Charter Schools of Leland, along with regulations pertaining to the Department of Transportation.
Complies with all traffic ordinance.
Observes all mandatory safety regulation for school buses.
In tandem with the Bus Monitor, maintains discipline when students are on the us.
Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
Keeps assigned bus clean.
Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Discharges students only at authorized stops.
Transports only authorized students.
Reports all accidents and completed required reports.
Stays current with state rules and regulations pertaining to driving and transporting students.
Other:
School Bus Driver is a non-exempt hourly paid position and is required to clock in and out to ensure accurate record keeping to comply with Department of Labor standards.
Must have a reliable means of communication for quick response to the Office Manager and Headmaster to support effective school operations.
Qualifications
The Bus Driver will have the following experience and attributes:
High school degree or equivalent.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license with CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) endorsement. Also must be covered for personal auto insurance.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to read a map
Interpersonal skills for communication with children, bus monitor, parents or other staff.
Excellent communication skills: active listening, instruction, speaking.
Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No