What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Drivers-On Call position at South Shore Charter Public School?
Job Duties:
SSCPS seeks On-Call School Bus Drivers to work on an on-call basis the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting SSCPS K-12 students to school related events, field trips, athletic practices, athletic games, and other activities.
Duties:
•Safely transport children and staff to school related activities and events
•Required to perform pre and post trip inspections and travel log
•Required to maintain a safe and clean bus (interior and exterior)
•Required to be familiar with all hybrid bus functions and hybrid bus charging station
•Required to check that the bus is empty of children at the conclusion of each trip by checking all seats and floors
•Required to secure the bus at the conclusion of each bus run
•Required to park the bus in legal parking spaces at all events
•Monitor vehicle performance and notify Director of Facilities of any issues, needed repairs etc.
•Monitors vehicle gas levels and ensures vehicle is adequately fueled before each departure
•Required to attend any mandatory Massachusetts certification training sessions annually
•Required to perform three times annually “Bus Safety” drills for all SSCPS students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Trustworthy, reliable and have an excellent driving record
•Excellent driving skills
•Ability to maintain order and discipline while driving students
•Ability to learn and understand the hybrid bus mechanical's within the bus
•Must be aware of school’s code of conduct and be able to report any infractions to the Principals
•Ability to exercise caution when children are entering and exiting the vehicle
•Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, directions, guidelines and objections
•Must be adaptable to perform under stress when confronted with an emergency
•Excellent communication skills
•Ability to work with diverse children, in grade K-12, including those with special needs, parents and faculty
•Ability to work effectively as a team member
Salary : $28 - $37