School Bus Driver; part-time

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Part Time Bridgeport, CT, US

18 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Job Title:

Part-time Bus Driver

Location:

Bridgeport, CT - shared between Capital Preparatory Harbor Upper and Capital Preparatory Harbor Lower School

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our students, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has multiple school locations: one in Harlem and one in the Bronx, NY and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

• Researchers
• Empathetic Citizens
• Principals of Knowledge

• Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
• Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
• Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

Reports to the Director of Operations and principals of both upper and lower.

• Drive a school transportation vehicle within assigned and prescribed route(s) within set schedules, picking up and safely discharging authorized students at authorized stops (field trips, college trips, games, etc.).
• May operate a special ramp bus.
• Loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchairs for operational safety.
• Operates ramp.
• Positions and secures wheelchairs in bus.
• Transports students and illuminators/coaches on field trips and/or school related events to various locations.
• Planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed with supervisor.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers in accordance with school/CMO policies, and reports all undisciplined students to the proper authority. Conducts safety and operational inspections of assigned vehicle daily.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Services buses with fuel, including but not limited to propane, gas, diesel fuel and oil.
• Checks and, when necessary, fills tires, and batteries.
• Performs periodic safety drills as required by law.
• Completing necessary reports upon request.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle.
• Performs related tasks to ensure safe operating condition of the vehicle.
• Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts.
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required.
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
• Operates a two-way radio or other communication instruments as provided.
• Obeys all traffic laws and any and all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Drives at a speed, which is both within the legal limit and reasonable for existing conditions.
• Reports all accidents, student incidents, injuries and/or other pertinent activities and completes required reports.
• Refrains from use of profanity and use of tobacco products…