Substitute Bus Driver

Bishop Ireton High School a Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school serving 925 students in Alexandria currently seeks a long term substitute Bus Driver (35 hours per week). The position is responsible for driving the schools buses and reports to the Director of Transportation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A commitment to maintaining the schools buses with care.
A thorough understanding of and commitment to safety protocols both on the campus and in our vehicles.
A proven clean commercial license driving record.

Duties:

The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport loading and unloading from buses. The Bus Driver shares responsibility for: morning bus runs to Alexandria Metro station and other areas as assigned; occasional field trips during the school day to local sites; and transportation of athletic teams after school including some evenings and on some Saturdays.

Essential Functions:
Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels tire pressure exterior condition mirrors etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety reporting observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline etc.) to appropriate personnel.
Cleans assigned vehicles both interior and exterior to ensure safety appearance and sanitation of vehicle.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the transportation work unit.

Working Environment - Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above in addition to the following: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. Employee is required to drive locally and on interstate travel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision night vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The job is performed for the most part in one of three school-owned commercial buses. The noise level is that of a typical school bus.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and School Bus

Endorsements

• CDL 3rd party examiner (DMV)
• CPR/First Aid Certificate Recommended
• 2 years commercial driving experience with good driving record
• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Terms of Employment
SUBSTITUTE Fulltime (approximately 35 hours/week) FLSA Non-Exempt with opportunity for additional hours
Hours subject to responsibilities of position scheduled weekly frequently requires evening and weekend duty
Background check and Virtus training

Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Between $25-$28 an hour commensurate with experience

Contact: We invite qualified candidates to consider applying by submitting a cover letter current resume and three (3) professional references by email to

About Bishop Ireton

Bishop Ireton a Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria Virginia began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life both in academics and co-curricular activities with a strong focus on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives. The spirit of community service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Bishop Iretons top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty and staff who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities
and service academies.

Required Experience:

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