Part Time Bus Driver

Part Time Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Grounds and Transportation

William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all gender, pre-K-12 independent, day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

Penn Charter seeks a part-time Bus Driver to provide transportation for school day, after-school and athletic activities.  Candidates for this position must be committed to safety, customer service and have genuine, caring attitudes for children. Candidates must possess a CDL License with school bus endorsement and passenger endorsement; a current PA license, clean driving record and have experience working with children in schools.

*Bus Drivers are paid overtime rates to cover field trips outside of regularly assigned shifts.

*Penn Charter will provide training and cover licensing renewal fees for qualified candidates who possess a CDL    license.

Essential Functions:

• Transport authorized students to and from school, following a pre-planned route according to a definite time schedule (AM & PM routes).
• Obey all traffic laws, specifically those pertaining to school buses.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for buses including but not limited to child safety equipment (i.e. car seats booster seats, safety vests).
• Maintain order and discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper administrator.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Complete all pre- and post-trip inspections and reports any mechanical problems immediately.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Ability to safely evacuate all passengers in an emergency vehicular situation.
• Maintain and updates all bus licenses and certifications.
• Other associated duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily 
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence 
• Strong customer service skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Above average patience
• Steadiness under pressure

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds 
• Ability to walk, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma; preference given to those having a minimum of two years college. 
• Valid and current PA driver's license 
• Valid and current CDL license with school bus endorsement and passenger endorsement
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass drug screenings (pre and post) on a random basis as determined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Previous experience with children preferred.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education

Salary and benefits:  

• William Penn Charter School offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. 
• William Penn Charter School is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer