Duties and Responsibilities of the Bus Driver

Overview

We are looking for a School Bus Driver to join the Académie Lafayette Public Charter Schools team to transport students to and from school and extracurricular events following a scheduled route while ensuring student safety. Please note that we cannot provide visas for non-teaching positions.

Status of Position

This is a part-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is a non-exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The Bus Driver reports to the Bus Supervisor/Dispatcher and the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Is attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensures passenger safety.
• Follows the planned route and schedule for pickup and departure times and stops.
• Regularly checks vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, lights, turn signals and mechanical equipment, etc.
• Fuel bus with no passengers onboard to ensure the route can be completed.
• Transports children and other passengers to and from school.
• Obeys all traffic laws to ensure students arrive at their destination safely.
• Maintains a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
• Communicates any mechanical issues or safety issues to immediate supervisor.
• Ensures the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus.
• Assists students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
• Engages with students as they enter and leave the bus.
• Maintains complete records of all the maintenance that have taken place on bus.
• Attends staff and safety training meetings.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the buses. 
• Actively participates in the bus driver performance evaluations.
• Maintains an active bus driver file that includes an updated Motor Vehicle Report, driver licensing, background checks and other information.
• Reports any driving violations that will affect appropriate licensing.
• Maintains a positive relationship with parents, students and the staff members of the school.
• Communicates effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators and responds promptly to their concerns.
• Informs parents of any route change, schedule change or timing change of the bus trip.
• Conducts mock evacuation and emergency drills in a timely manner. 
• Provides receipts for all expenditures to include fuel, oil changes, and other preventive maintenance to the Bus Supervisor/Dispatcher.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with City Wide Transportation, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years
• Two or more years of experience working with children preferred
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License and maintain throughout employment.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive MACHS Fingerprinting Background check.
• Must register and be cleared with the Family Care and Safety Registry
• Must participate in the DOT drug screening program.
• Willing to accept and make decisions that enhance the Académie Lafayette transportation model.

Other Requirements

• Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.