Bus Driver (Current) at Ambition Preparatory Charter School

Jackson, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bus driving, Student management, Vehicle inspection, Traffic law compliance, Safety protocols, Communication, Organization, Flexibility, Professionalism

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Responsibilities and Duties Safe Transportation Transport students to and from school, field trips, sporting events, and other off-campus activities. Follow a planned route and schedule, adhering to traffic laws and regulations. Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus. Ensure the safety of all students while on the bus. Student Management Assist students with getting on and off the bus, including those with disabilities. Verify permissions for students riding home with friends. Maintain discipline and a safe environment on the bus. Vehicle Maintenance Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route. Report any mechanical issues or concerns to the appropriate authorities. Professional Conduct Obey all traffic laws and regulations. Attend safety meetings and training as required. Maintain a professional demeanor and interact positively with students and parents This job involves sitting for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Able to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Random drug tests may be performed. Requirements To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, all candidates, including students, families, and the community, must possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced start-up environment efficiently. Candidates must be team-oriented and display a professional growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback and can remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively while keeping the common goal of every student in mind. Qualifications Possess a current MS driver;'s license and Commercial Driver's License Class B with a school bus endorsement required You must meet specific physical, hearing, and vision requirements as outlined by the Mississippi Department of Education. This includes passing annual physical examinations required Be able to pass a background check required Successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment required High School diploma or its equivalent required Compensation Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.

Responsibilities

The bus driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and off-campus activities while adhering to traffic laws. They must also perform routine vehicle inspections and maintain a safe, disciplined environment on the bus.