Bus Driver

Job Summary:

The school bus driver operates school buses and other district vehicles in transporting students, teachers and coaches to and from school, athletic or special events and other school-related activities. This role is centered on providing reliable, attentive, and student-focused transportation services while strictly adhering to all traffic regulations, safety protocols, and district policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all passengers during boarding, transit, and exiting.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Perform daily pre-trip safety inspections prior to trip departure.
• Maintain order and use appropriate student management skills and procedures for oversight of students riding the school bus.
• Report all student incidents and accidents to Transportation Coordinator or assigned designee.
• Clean and maintain the assigned bus after use to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled trips, including student pick-up and drop-off, ensuring reliability and consistency in transportation services.
• Transport only authorized students, following assigned routes and making stops only at designated locations unless otherwise directed by authorized personnel.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical/vehicle issues or inability to meet assigned schedule.
• Maintain awareness of established bus evacuation procedures and ensures the safe, timely, and orderly evacuation of students in the event of an emergency.
• Accurately completes and submits all required forms, logs, and reports in a timely manner in accordance with school and transportation department procedures.
• Communicate with kindness, patience, and professionalism, reflecting the mission and values of Northwest Christian Schools.
• Maintain a professional image, appearance and demeanor. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Work Schedule:

• Schedule: Will follow athletics season, typically 3-4 days a week.
• Benefits/Time Off: Personal time off

Minimum Qualifications:

General

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record and ability to pass a National and Washington State Patrol background check.
• Must successfully pass required DOT physical.
• Possess First Aid/CPR certification or willing to obtain.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact courteously and effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrates a Christ-like attitude and commitment to the mission and values of Northwest Christian Schools.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment in emergency or stressful situations.

Physical

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a school bus.
• Requires sufficient mobility and dexterity to safely operate vehicle and controls.
• Must be able to assist students in boarding, seating, and emergency evacuation situations as needed.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires visual acuity and hearing sufficient to monitor traffic, road conditions, and student activity.

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.