Part - Time Bus Driver

Drew Charter School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 79,901,000; Part time

Job summary

Drew Charter School is seeking a part-time bus driver to transport students to programs, events, trips and activities in accordance with safety regulations. Shifts may occur mornings, evenings, weekends, and school breaks based on availability, with supervision by the Transportation Coordinator.

Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading, pre/post-trip inspections, routine vehicle maintenance, and timely communication. Prior experience in K-12 transport and CDL endorsement are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret basic directions and maps.
• Prompt and regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prompt attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Safe loading/unloading of passengers.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
• Report incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Attend required trainings and safety practices.
• Operate buses and related safety equipment.
• Maintain accurate route information and navigation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Prompt attendance

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license with Passenger/School Bus endorsement

SREP recertification

Job description

Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.

Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement

As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.

Position Description

Our school bus drivers support the ongoing enrichment of Drew Charter School by transporting students to regularly scheduled programs, athletic events, field trips and other activities in accordance with state traffic and GADOE safety regulations. This is a part-time hourly position. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator.

Drew Charter School does not have traditional morning/afternoon transportation routes. Trips may take place during morning, afternoon, evening and weekends including school breaks and summer months. Trips are assigned to drivers based on the driver’s stated availability.

Role Responsibilities

• Required to have prompt and regular attendance for scheduled shifts
• Provides safe loading and unloading of all passengers from buses during regular transport and emergency situations
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines
• Perform regular maintenance including fueling and daily cleaning of vehicle interior
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, bullying, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
• Attends regular team meetings and other required training
• Performs basic first-aid and safety practices
• Ability to operate vehicles, fire extinguishers, two-way radios, and other related tools
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow printed and electronic maps, directions and route descriptions
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques
• Ability and knowledge to utilize wheelchairs, tie-downs, lifts, etc.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills including addition and subtraction
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator

Qualifications/Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Pass post-hire physical exam

Work Experience

• Previous experience as school bus driver in K-12 education setting, within the past two years
• Experience within Metro Atlanta preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Georgia State Drivers’ CDL license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement
• Must be able to pass Georgia basic bus driver’s certification class and maintain an annual Safety Renewal Education Program (SREP) recertification
• Successful completion of an annual physical and agility testing with result clearance
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and satisfactory MVR report

Compensation

$26.40/hour – Please note this is not a benefits eligible position.