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Bishop Ireton High School is Hiring a Bus Driver Near Alexandria, VA
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We believe that the process of finding qualified teachers who are seeking to make Bishop Ireton a home is a two-way street. We look to provide applicants with as much information as possible in order to ensure that our mission and educational philosophy matches your own. Our website should give you an introduction to the challenging, spiritual, and personalized education that enables Bishop Ireton students to achieve success in high school and beyond.
Be who you are and be that well
We want our students to develop to their fullest potential. Our patron, St. Francis de Sales, writes, “Be who you are and be that well.” To that end, we are facilitators in recognizing, assembling and integrating the critical components of a student’s education. We believe that finding the right teachers is paramount in giving our students the best opportunities to be successful.
Our vision is to inspire each and every student to grow in their Catholic faith through the love of God and one another. We are looking for energetic, passionate teachers who welcome the challenges of teaching and who can maintain a sense of perspective in their years here at Bishop Ireton. We are looking for teachers who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work in a collegiate environment. Strong candidates display a consistent work ethic, pursue professional development opportunities and understand that our profession is a ministry not merely a job.
Our vision is to inspire each and every student to grow in their Catholic faith through the love of God and one another. We are looking for energetic, passionate teachers who welcome the challenges of teaching and who can maintain a sense of perspective in their years here at Bishop Ireton. We are looking for teachers who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work in a collegiate environment. Strong candidates display a consistent work ethic, pursue professional development opportunities and understand that our profession is a ministry not merely a job.
In order to carry out our mission, we are looking for teachers who are committed to:
- Integrating a Catholic and Salesian spirit into their subject matter while keeping St. Francis de Sales’ motto of “fortiter et suaviter” (firmly and gently) as a guiding beacon
- Giving witness to Christ the Unique Teacher, in both their lives and teaching. As Fr. Brisson, founders of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales writes: “What greater thing in all the world…than to fashion souls. What is greater than to mold the morals of the young? More than any painter, more in genius than the greatest sculptor, is he whose art is to shape consciousness for good and form character who he can recreate in a student the image and likeness of God.”
- Providing an environment which enables students to grow in their faith
- Encouraging each student to attain true self-knowledge and a valid sense of self-worth as one created by God in his image
- Providing a college preparatory curriculum that challenges and inspires each student to achieve individual excellence
Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school serving 925 students in Alexandria, seeks a full-time Bus Driver. The position is responsible for driving students on field trips, to sporting practices and events, and to/from local transportation hubs. This is position reports to the Director of Transportation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A commitment to maintaining the building and systems of the school at a high level.
- A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, safety protocols both on the campus and in our vehicles.
- A proven, spotless commercial driving record.
Responsibilities:The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. The Bus Driver is responsible for: morning bus runs to Alexandria Metro station and other areas as assigned, occasional field trips during the school day to local sites, and transportation of athletic teams after school and on Saturdays. This job reports to the Director of Transportation.
Essential Functions:
Required Qualifications:- Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
- Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety, reporting observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
- Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in service, etc. to maintain skills and meet the certificate requirements of a school bus driver.
- Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and
- School Bus Endorsements
- CDL 3rd party examiner (DMV)
- CPR/First Aid Certificate Recommended
- 2 years commercial driving experience with good driving history
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
Candidates also:
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Between $24.50-$26.50 an hour, commensurate with experience
- Must speak fluent English
- Must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training
- Fulltime (approximately 30-40 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, 10-month employee with option for fulltime hours during the two summer months
- Hours subject to responsibilities of position and frequently requires evening and weekend duty
- Background check and Virtus training
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Between $24.50-$26.50 an hour, commensurate with experience
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with three professional references and resume as a single attachment and send to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with three professional references and resume as a single attachment and send to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org
About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$43k-56k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/11/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/08/2024
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