Bus Driver

Moorestown Township Public Schools; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and Dental coverage

Job summary

Moorestown Township Public Schools is seeking a transportation driver to safely transport students to and from school. The role involves operating the district bus, following routes, and coordinating with principals to resolve issues.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and a NJ Class B CDL with P & S endorsements. At least three years of safe driving, and ability to lift 50 pounds. 10-month contract with health benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NJ Class B CDL with P and S endorsements required.
• Minimum of three years driving experience.
• Experience in student transportation or related field.
• English language ability to follow directions and report issues clearly.
• Pass CDL drug test and background checks.
• Criminal history/background checks and U.S. citizenship or legal resident status required.
• Clean driving record with MVC; ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Adherence to laws and Mantua test requirements as directed.
• Must be able to access district email and absence management systems.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school safely.
• Operate district transportation vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Complete routes on time according to directions.
• Collaborate with transportation staff and building principals to resolve issues.
• File required forms such as Accident, Incident and Conduct Reports promptly.
• Schedule and conduct school bus evacuation drills.
• Maintain communication with transportation staff to resolve route and discipline issues.
• Clean the bus daily and manage bus cleanliness.
• Prepare and maintain student seating charts for each school.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Passenger safety

Discipline management

Physical strength

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

NJ Class B CDL with P/S endorsements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Frontline

Genesis SIS

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Moorestown Township Public Schools

Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation

Salary Range based on experience and certificates: $ 25.00- $ 35.00 per hour Health Benefits: Eligible for Single Benefits NJ Educators Plan, Vision and Dental

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must possess a valid NJ Class B Commercial Driving License (CDL) with P and S endorsements.
• Minimum of three years previous safe driving experience.
• Experience in student transportation or a related field.
• The ability to understand Spoken and written English on the job will be needed to follow directions and report issues/respond to emergencies, etc.
• Must submit to, and pass, a CDL drug test.
• Must submit to Criminal history background check (fingerprinting) and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status and S414.
• Driving record must be in good standing with the Motor Vehicle Commission.
• Have the ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure safety of passengers.
• Have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Abide by Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to student transportation.
• Pass a State mandated Mantua (TBD) test initiated by the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school in a safe manner.
• Safely and efficiently operate the district school transportation vehicle.
• Complete routes according to route directions in a timely manner both to and from the appropriate schools
• Work cooperatively with transportation personnel as well as building principals to resolve transportation issues.
• Complete necessary forms in a timely manner, including but not limited to,Accident Reports, Incident Reports and Conduct Reports.
• Schedule and perform school bus evacuation drills.
• Maintain constant communication with transportation office staff to resolve route, timing and students discipline issues.
• Clean the bus daily (sweep floor, empty trash, wash windows when dirty, remove or return items left behind, etc.)
• Check every seat for lost items or sleeping students after every school.
• Ensure seat belts are up at the end of the day.
• Keys must be returned after morning runs and afternoon runs.
• Prepare and maintain student seating charts for each school.
• Must be able to access district email and district absence management systems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Technology Skills: Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student InformationSystem. Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Evaluation of Performance: Annual review

Physical Demands: Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery. Must be able to securely file confidential documents. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence. The physical demands as described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

Terms of Employment:10-month contract, renewed annually. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The information described in this job description is reviewed and approved by the MTPS Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements deem necessary. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

New Jersey First Act: N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Moorestown Township Public School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such determination becomes necessary. The Moorestown Township Public School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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