Bus Driver

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Bainbridge Island School District recherche un conducteur de bus pour transporter des étudiants lors de trajets scolaires et d'activités parascolaires. Le candidat idéal doit posséder un permis de conduire valide et un certificat de conducteur de bus scolaire, et est responsable de la sécurité des passagers tout en respectant les réglementations de l'État. La position nécessite de l'engagement envers la sécurité et le bien-être des étudiants dans toutes les conditions météo.

Benefits

Avantages selon la convention collective

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 ans.
• Doit posséder un certificat de conducteur de bus valide de l'État de Washington.
• Doit compléter des programmes de formation de conducteur de bus.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des bus scolaires sur des itinéraires planifiés.
• Assurer la sécurité des passagers pendant le transport.
• Effectuer des inspections de sécurité sur le bus.

Skills

Communication

Gestion du comportement étudiant

Premiers secours

Education

Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires ou équivalent

Tools

Certificat de conducteur de bus scolaire

Permis de conduire de l'État de Washington

Carte de premiers secours

Job description

Bainbridge Island School District | Bainbridge Island , WA 98110

The Bainbridge Island School District serves approximately 3,500 students. In 2020, parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the district developed a district improvement plan that reflects our goals for each student.

As a community, we collectively commit to honoring and nurturing the unique skills, talents and passions of every student. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment where students flourish and forge a life-long love of learning through relevant, engaging learning experiences. We empower our students to find purpose and contribute to a more just and equitable world.

Our plan centers on three goals for students

Teaching and Learning: All students will engage in learning experiences that empower them to become productive citizens of a diverse society who are committed to social and environmental justice.

Equity, Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Diversity & Justice: The Bainbridge Island School District will ensure our students feel honored, welcomed, respected, and connected. We are committed to embracing and honoring our island's diversity and creating a vibrant and inclusive community. We will engage our community in becoming an anti-racist organization ensuring equitable access to learning, opportunities, and resources for all students.

Health, Well-Being, & Safety: The Bainbridge Island School District will focus on and develop students' social and emotional skills to lead positive and emotional skills to lead positive and healthy lives with strong connections, feeling of belonging, and a sense of hope.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Note: Prior to the start of employment, all new employees are required to have their fingerprints taken with results from the Washington State Patrol and FBI uploaded to OSPI. Human Resources will direct you to the closest facility to have this done. Fees for fingerprinting are paid for by the applicant and vary depending on location.

Bainbridge Island School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination

Kristen Haizlip / Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Compliance Officer

8489 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; ~~~; ~~~

All Are Welcome!

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a citizen of the United States or will you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States at the time of employment?
• I authorize the Bainbridge Island School District to make any investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution, and/or government agency to provide the Bainbridge Island School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the Bainbridge Island School District and those who provide information and any and all liability as a result of furnishing, receiving or using this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the Bainbridge Island School District. I will provide verification of my certification, education, and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check and approval of the Bainbridge Island School District's Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Bainbridge Island School District.
• I understand that BISD requires that the individuals entered in the "References" section of this electronic application be current or former supervisors, if possible. I further understand that the information received from said references will remain on file and will be used for future applications for two years from the date of receipt. Once a response is received, it cannot be deleted or replaced with another reference during this two-year time frame.

General Questions

• I am...(select one)
• How did you find out about this position? (Check all that apply)
• BISD believes that in order for students to thrive, there must be positive relationships between families, students and teachers and staff. Please provide specific examples of how you holistically integrate racial justice and social justice issue strategies in teaching/your work. How have you developed and maintained effective relationships with students so that you understand and are able to address each students' name, strength and need?
• What training/coursework/classroom/life experiences have you had for addressing systemic, institutional racism and advancing social justice for marginalized communities?
• Are you presently under contract? - If yes, with whom? What is your present position (Title)?
• Are you a former employee of our District? If yes, list dates and positions:
• Have you ever been on a plan of improvement or placed on probation?
• Have you ever been the subject of a complaint to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or any other disciplinary board or licensing body?
• Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal?
• Have you ever been discharged or non-renewed from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions)?
• Have you ever been disciplined for misconduct by a past or present employer?
• If you answered YES to questions 7, 8, 9, 10, and/or 11; provide an explanation of the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations.) If yes, provide an explanation of the nature of the charge, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (The term "convicted" means all adverse dispositions, including a finding of guilty, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, an Alford plea, a stipulation to the facts, a deferred or suspended sentence, or a deferred prosecution. Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations.) If yes, provide an explanation of the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from District employment.
• List any of the following for which you have been convicted, including any of these crimes as they may have been renamed: (See above for definition of "convicted"). Custodial Assault. First, Second, or Third Degree Assault of a Child. First, Second, or Third Degree Assault. Simple Assault. First or Second Degree Custodial Interference. Incest. First, Second, or Third Degree Rape of a Child. Child Abandonment. Child Abuse or Neglect as Defined in RCW 26.44.020. Violation of Child Abuse. Restraining Order. Child Buying or Selling. First or Second Degree Kidnapping. First, Second, or Third Degree Child Molestation. First or Second Degree Sexual Misconduct with Minor(s). Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute. Selling or Distributing Erotic Material to Minor(s). Sexual Exploitation of Minor(s). Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. First Degree Arson. First Degree Burglary. Aggravated Murder. First or Second Degree Murder. First or Second Degree Extortion. Endangerment With a Controlled Substance. First or Second Degree Manslaughter. First, Second, or Third Degree Rape. First or Second Degree Robbery. Indecent Liberties Felony Indecent Exposure Vehicular Homicide Unlawful Imprisonment Malicious Harassment Criminal Abandonment First or Second Degree Criminal Mistreatment. Promoting Pornography First Degree Promoting Prostitution. Prostitution. First or Second Degree Custodial Sexual Misconduct.
• I have not been convicted of any of the above, including any crime which has been renamed.
• Have you ever been (a) found by a court in a protection proceeding under Chapter 74.34 to have abused or financially exploited a vulnerable adult or (b) convicted of any of the following crimes where the victim was a vulnerable adult: (Vulnerable adult means adults of any age who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for themselves.) * First, second, or third degree extortion * First second or third degree theft * First or second degree robbery * Forgery * Any of the foregoing crimes as they may have been renamed IF YES, EXPLAIN.
• Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance? IF YES, EXPLAIN.
• Have you ever been found in any dependency action under RCW 13.34.040 to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor? IF YES, EXPLAIN.
• Have you ever been found by a court in a domestic relations proceeding under Title 26 RCW to have sexually abused or exploited any minor, or to have physically abused any minor? IF YES, EXPLAIN.
• Have you ever been found in any disciplinary board final decision to have sexually or physically abused any minor or developmentally disabled person, or to have abused or financially exploited any vulnerable adult? "Disciplinary board final decision" means (a) any final decision by the director of the Department of Licensing for real estate brokers and salespersons and (b) any final decision by a disciplinary authority under Chapter 18.130 RCW or the secretary of the Department of Health for the following businesses or professions: chiropractic, dentistry, dental hygiene, naturopathy, massage, midwifery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, physical therapy, physicians, practical nursing, registered nursing, and psychology. IF YES, EXPLAIN.
• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, any of the crimes or offenses described in the questions above?

Job Description

BUS DRIVER

TRANSPORTATION

THIS POSITION WILL HAVE A RANGE OF HOURS.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, operate a school bus and/or a special education bus in all weather conditions. Transport students and other authorized persons on regular school routes and on other extracurricular activity field trips. Within this general framework, specific assignments will vary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or trips in support of district approved activities.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions, in writing, which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Service, inspect, and clean school buses and related equipment regularly and at year-end as required by state and district or departmental policy.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Complete forms, reports, records, timesheets and accident reports legibly and accurately.
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, including CPR.
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of twenty-one.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license with intermediate, passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Possess a valid Washington State school bus driver's certificate.
• Possess a valid first aid card.
• Possess a current medical certificate.
• Successful completion of school bus driver training programs and courses established by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the district.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possess sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students, staff, parents and general public regarding all aspects of job duties.
• Possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students.
• Possess sufficient strength and agility to move about in an overturned bus to provide assistance to students in evacuation of a school bus.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Possess sufficient hearing capacity to detect and distinguish traffic sounds occurring from any direction outside the bus.
• Possess vision of 20/40 in best eye, with or without correction; depth perception adequate to reasonably determine distance and closing rate of other moving vehicles from a stationary or moving school bus; eye coordination to avoid diplopia; color vision adequate to distinguish the colors red, green and amber on a traffic signal.
• Persons performing service in this position will exert 10 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves constant sitting, frequent stooping and bending and occasional ascending or descending of stairs, standing and walking.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform essential functions of the job.

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Attachments

Resume - Bus Driver*

Other

References

24-25 CLASS: 2 of 5 external references required.