School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Status                   Full-Time or Part-Time                 Contract Days    N/A (Hourly)

Classification      Non-Exempt                                  Start Date            N/A (Hourly)

Reports to           Transportation Director               End Date             N/A (Hourly)

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well-trained and supported staff members, engaged families, and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

Brookside Charter School (Pre K-8) is not only seeking educational staff, we are growing our Operations team. We offer an exceptional benefits package and great work/life balance. Join Brookside Charter School and be a part of something great!

School Bus Drivers safeguard students during transport to and from school and/or special events, and while loading and unloading from buses. School Bus Drivers regularly check the vehicle to ensure it is in safe operating condition, and that students are greeted with a friendly and welcoming smile.

Hours

• Monday through Friday


• Split Shift, 6:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm


• Hours may vary depending on route and inclement weather

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.

• Maintain safe and appropriate behavior of all riders in accordance with established guidelines.


• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.)


• Assists students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from buses during transport and emergency situations.


• Perform routine cleaning on both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.


• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. gauge levels, exterior condition, etc.) to meet safety operation standards.


• Prepare written and verbal reports within requested deadlines. (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• No experience needed but strongly recommended.  Previous shuttle bus experience desired.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a current Missouri Driver’s License, with a clean driving record.


• Class B CDL license for vehicles that transport 15 or more including the driver with S (School Bus) endorsement.


• Must be 21 years of age or older.


• Must pass a pre-employment background check. (DOT physical exam, drug test, and criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance)


• Pay applicable fees for a new license and the required fees for the written and/or skills test.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter School’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY 

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,  color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled. 

“In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.”

Brookside does not sponsor H-1B visa candidates who are not eligible to work in the US. Accordingly, for your application to be processed you must confirm your eligibility to work in the US. See https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/hr-answers/can-refuse-to-consider-candidate-not-eligible-to-work-united-states-require-sponsorship-h-1b-visa#:~:text=Yes.,work%20in%20the%20United%20States.

Read more about Brookside Charter School’s teaching approach, and community on our website.