Bus Driver

divh2Bus Drivers/h2pSalary: State and local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here./ppBenefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, district paid life insurance, and additional benefits can be found on the Cape Henlopen School District website./ppQualifications: Communicate appropriately with students and employees. Comply with all district transportation requirements and Board of Education policies. Must be a high school graduate, have a CDL license with school bus endorsement, and maintain a positive relationship with special needs children./ppRequirements: Must cover additional work as required, complete training as required./ppPreferred Qualifications: Previous experience preferred. Current up-to-date records on file in the transportation office./ppProfessional Responsibilities: Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships. Accept guidance and suggestions. Maintain proper records and documentation. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain confidentiality. Understand and relate to children with special needs. Willingness to continue professional growth and development./ppSafely operate the bus on assigned routes and schedules. Navigate through traffic and various road conditions. Ensure the safety of all passengers by following traffic laws and company policies. Enforce passenger rules and regulations. Provide courteous and helpful service to passengers./ppKnowledge: Safe practices and guidelines concerning school bus transportation. Basic record-keeping techniques. Students IEPs, behavior plans, and medical needs. Health and safety regulations. Relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including suspected child abuse and/or neglect. Communication and information provision to supervisors, co-workers, and families./ppSkills: Active listening, social perceptiveness, coordination flexibility, communicating./ppAbilities: Read, write, and communicate with others. Keep proper documentation regarding students, seating arrangements, and more. Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner. Monitor a school bus safely and efficiently. Utilize strategies that keep students calm and interacting safely while riding the bus. Exercise good judgment and extreme caution while serving as a monitor. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, families, and school personnel./ppThe Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law./p/div