What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Bus Driver position at William Penn Charter School?
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Previous experience with children preferred.
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education
- 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