What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver - Specialized Services position at Essex Westford School District?
The Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is looking for a full-time bus driver to work approximately 40 hours per week. Work shifts shall be split to include both morning and afternoon runs. Candidates with a CDL Class B, including Passenger and School Bus endorsements, are highly preferred, but EWSD is ready to offer training and support to help you obtain your CDL B. Additional duties may include serving as a minivan driver and bus aide when needed.
Pay: $32.44/hour
Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Basic education (high school or equivalent)
- One to two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Good communication skills and the ability to speak clearly to and deal courteously and efficiently with students, staff, and supervisors.
- Demonstrated abilities and personal qualities needed to work effectively with children and adolescents with special needs, and a desire to work with this population.
- Physical ability to do required lifting and to perform first aid and other medical procedures if necessary.
For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description.
Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."
EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.
EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.