Driver School Bus I

The School District of Palm Beach County; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Palm Beach County John I Leonard High - Greenacres, Florida Open in Google Maps The School District of Palm Beach County is seeking a full-time Driver School Bus I to safely transport students to and from John I Leonard High in Greenacres, Florida. This on-site position requires adherence to district policies and safety procedures for student transportation.

Starting date is To Be Determined.

Qualifications

• Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board.
• Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package.
• The School District of Palm Beach County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All employment categories are subject to the completion of drug testing pursuant to School Board Policy 3.96 or 3.961. Any applicant who tests positive for a drug as defined in the policies will not be hired.
• Medical examination may include a physical examination and/or testing for potentially impairing, disabling, communicable and terminal diseases or conditions including, but not limited to, tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases, carcinoma, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, muscular skeletal diseases or disorders, hearing and visual impairments, mental or nervous disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse.

Job description

The School District of Palm Beach County John I Leonard High - Greenacres, Florida Open in Google Maps

Driver School Bus I

The School District of Palm Beach County John I Leonard High - Greenacres, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Full Job Description

General Information

• Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board;
• Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package; and
• The School District of Palm Beach County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All employment categories are subject to the completion of drug testing pursuant to School Board Policy 3.96 or 3.961. Any applicant who tests positive for a drug as defined in the policies will not be hired. In addition, only certain employment categories are subject to the completion of a pre‑employment medical examination by, and the receipt of, a medical clearance from professionals selected by the School Board. The medical examination may consist of a physical examination and/or testing for potentially impairing, disabling, communicable and terminal diseases or conditions including, but not limited to, tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases, carcinoma, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, muscular skeletal diseases or disorders, hearing and visual impairments, mental or nervous disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse.
• Non-Instructional Applicants applying for some clerical positions will be required to take a Keyboarding Test. The applicants for those positions will have to meet the Word per Minute (WPM) requirement for the given position.

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Information

Pursuant to Florida Statute §435.12, all finalists for employment with the School District of Palm Beach County may be required to undergo a background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. When an official job offer is made by the School District, additional information and instructions for completing the required background screening will be provided by Human Resources. For more information about the Clearinghouse, please visit: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse/care-provider-background-screening-clearinghouse

District Responsibilities

Follows policies: Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.

Conduct: Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission Statement.

Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Furnish Records

Permission is hereby given to any agency of the government of the United States and/or any other agency, person, firm or corporation holding records considered confidential to furnish the Department of School Police and/or the Division of Human Resources of the School District of Palm Beach County all information desired involving me in any way, upon request. Such records, I understand, may include reasons for termination of employment, reasons for discharge from military services, criminal history, on-the-job performance, educational records, or any other personal information which may not otherwise be obtained without prior agreement. Included in this grant of authority is my permission to former employers.

EEO Statement

The School District of Palm Beach County abides by the laws and regulations of the federal and state governments prohibiting discrimination; supports actively and fully equal opportunity policies, programs and plans for its employees. Also, the School District actively encourages qualified applicants of all ethnic groups and both sexes to seek available employment opportunities with the School District of Palm Beach County. The District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of such individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, parental status, or marital status.

Applicants with a disability shall be considered for employment if they are qualified and meet the safety and performance requirements of the position.

Tobacco Free Preference

The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of those who use them. The health problems created by the use of these products contribute to the increase in health care costs and the rise in insurance premiums. It is in recognition of these factors that the School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, is taking measures to develop a tobacco free workforce. As provided on the employment application, the District will provide a hiring preference for prospective employees who do not use tobacco or tobacco products.

Veteran's Preference

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Authority: 1001.41(i)&(2); 1001.42(25); 1012.23(1), F.S.

Implemented: 1001.42(5); 1011.43(11), F.S.

History: New: 6/02/76; Revised: 6/16/87; 7/22/87; 6/16/06;7/1/09

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Sarah Fasig , Specialist
• 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, A132
• West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]