School Bus Driver - Odyssey Charter School

School Bus Driver

Position Status: 10-month, Full-Time Reports to: Transportation Manager Salary: Earn from $27.24 up to $34.83/hour based on CDL experience About Us: The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 charter school currently serving 2,400+ students. Our school has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success. If you or someone you know enjoys working with children, has a mature attitude, and the flexibility to take on a full-time job, we are hiring bus drivers! Enjoy profitable employment with an abundance of opportunities to earn extra income through extracurricular routes and public charter runs if you choose!

Position Goals: The bus driver is a member of Odyssey's transportation department, and is committed to providing safe, effective, efficient, and healthy transportation to all our students. Drives any type and size of school bus that may be operated by the school district for the transportation of passengers on regularly scheduled routes.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma Favorable motor vehicle record check Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) - passenger and school bus endorsement A global citizenship and collaborative mindset Experience working in a multicultural/multilingual environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety operates assigned school buses on assigned trips in accordance with printed trip schedules and in accordance with specified stop, sequence, and time schedules, meeting all deadlines. Boards, transports, and discharges passengers. May lift handicapped passengers and assist passengers into and out of bus as required by transportation services department policy and procedure. May operate a mechanized wheelchair lift. Develops via-directions, maintains, and updates current student and trip manifests. Monitors the operational condition and safety of vehicle accessories of assigned buses on a daily basis; monitors gauges and sensors while operating a bus and reports discrepancies to initiate corrective actions. Practices non-aggressive, defensive driving techniques. Monitors, conducts, and responds to communications with the transportation operations staff via two-radio. Maintains effective professional working relationships with pupils, parents, and district staff. Enforces district policy and procedure in maintaining discipline on buses. Renders first aide to passengers on an emergency basis. Maintains working knowledge of and complies with laws and regulations pertaining to pupil transportation. Maintains cleanliness of windows and interior of bus on a daily basis; may wash bus exterior. Ensures familiarity with assigned trips before transporting passengers; may dry-run new trips. Periodically participates in mandated meetings and in-service programs during traditional and non-traditional workdays and work hours as required by the department. Maintains and supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the board of education. Performs other duties reasonably related to the job class Work extended hours or split shifts during peak hours at the beginning of school year and summer sessions; inclement weather situations and/or personnel shortage

Position Core Competencies

Bus Knowledge – Knows and can explain bus features/operating systems of a bus, emergency exits, emergency kits, and knows when to ask for help in the yard or out on the road. Dependability - Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Managing Conflict - Listens well, diffuses conflict before it starts, and finds causes of and solutions to problems, handles difficult people. Teamwork - Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere. Safety and Responsibility – is 100% is committed to providing safe, effective, efficient, and healthy transportation to all our students.

Professional Experience: Read and interpret directions, schedules, student rosters, seating charts and procedural instructions. Rapidly learn routes and the operations of equipment related to duties Applicants must exit from the rear of the bus to assist in emergency evacuations. Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships. Show personality and character traits suited to supervision and care of children of multiple ethnicities and cultural values, behavioral, and physical handicaps. Resolve conflict and maintain discipline of children on board buses and with peers. Previous experience as a school bus driver is preferred. Ability to maintain safe conditions on the bus; i.e. ensure students remain back to back and bottom to bottom. Good vision, hearing, mental alertness, dependability, and neat appearance. Flexible, cooperative attitude in working with a diverse population; students, school personnel, co-workers and all stakeholders. Directional knowledge and familiarity of Delaware's geography to quickly learn various routes. Ability to follow instructions, take direction, and take initiative as needed. Willingness to jump in and provide coverage where needed.

Standard Employment Requirements Favorable criminal background check Favorable child abuse registry check Tuberculin test Mandatory direct deposit of paycheck Must pass a pre-employment drug screen Favorable motor vehicle record check Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) - passenger and school bus endorsement

Application Procedures Internal Candidates: Qualified applicants must complete an online application or submit a current resume with license/certification information. Letters of recommendation are optional. External Candidates: Qualified applicants must complete an online application and submit: Letter of interest Current resume Recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations Transcripts Current, active license/certification Three (3) professional references, must be supervisory level Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year Previous submissions will not automatically be considered. Applicants must apply specifically for the job ID associated with this position. For assistance with the application process or to request a paper application, please contact the OCS human resources team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Odyssey charter school is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Delaware discrimination in employment act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other relevant laws.