Bus Driver

divh2Bus Driver/h2pThe School Bus Driver for CANoPS is responsible for safely transporting students to and from our schools, internship locations, experiential learning opportunities, athletic events, and other related activities./ppUnlike traditional school districts that operate primarily morning and afternoon routes, CANoPS operates a dynamic transportation model designed to expand access to real-world, community-based, and experiential learning opportunities. Our drivers are essential members of our educational team and play a critical role in ensuring students can fully participate in internships, extended learning programs, career experiences, field studies, and enrichment activities throughout the day./ppDrivers must help ensure that assigned buses or shuttles (our fleet) is/are in safe operating condition at all times. In addition to safe operation, drivers are responsible for maintaining discipline, supporting positive student behavior, preventing unauthorized persons from boarding, and meeting established schedules, including traditional routes and remain flexible for mid-day routes./ppThis role requires flexibility, teamwork, professionalism, and a student-centered mindset. Transportation at CANoPS is an extension of the classroom./ph3Qualifications:/h3ulliPossession of a valid drivers license with CDL and School Bus Endorsement/liliValid Yellow Card certification/liliAppropriate state and local school bus training/liliMinimum of 2 years of professional driving experience preferred/liliWillingness to operate in a flexible, mission-driven transportation model that includes mid-day routes and non-traditional scheduling/li/ulh3Primary Responsibilities:/h3ulliDrives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from schools, internships, extended learning programs, field trips, athletic events, and other assigned locations/liliSupports both traditional morning/afternoon routes and mid-day shuttle routes that expand access to experiential learning opportunities throughout the day/liliDemonstrates flexibility in daily assignments as transportation schedules may shift frequently based on student programming needs/liliOversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individuals/liliMaintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes and documents and reports severe disciplinary cases/liliConducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily/liliAssures maintenance of bus and that it is in safe and clean operating condition; reports needed mechanical repairs and follows established safety and maintenance procedures/liliIs present for the State of Indianas safety inspection, as required by state statute/liliServices buses with gas; checks oil, antifreeze, battery, and tires/liliCompletes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts and mid-day route logs/liliAttends meetings regarding safety, first aid, scheduling updates, and operational alignment/liliParticipates in driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Motor Vehicle Code and applicable education regulations/liliOperates a two-way radio and other communication tools to coordinate with Network locations/liliMaintain a personal telephone to ensure communication with the Transportation personnel/liliCollaborates with supervisors and schedulers to establish drop-off and pick-up order; adjusts routes for new or withdrawn students/liliMonitors students with special health needs; follows prescribed procedures and contacts emergency assistance when necessary/liliTransports and delivers materials, equipment, and communications between schools and families as assigned/liliMaintains accurate records including mileage, routing, maintenance, time schedules, and mid-day transport documentation/liliMaintains all required licenses and certifications/liliNotifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routes/liliAssists with additional routes when breakdowns or other unusual circumstances occur/liliPerforms other related duties as assigned/li/ulh3School Activities:/h3ulliCANoPS Bus Drivers may be required to attend and/or participate in activities as directed by the Administrator including:/liliFaculty meetings (before or after school hours)/liliSummer school programming/liliChaperoning student activities/liliSupporting experiential learning events/liliProviding guidance and positive role modeling for students/liliParticipating on committees or operational planning teams/liliTransportation staff are considered integral members of the CANoPS educational community./li/ulh3Essential Skills and Abilities:/h3ulliWillingness and ability to work as a collaborative member of a mission-driven team/liliHigh level of flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving daily transportation needs/liliUnderstands that transportation at CANoPS directly supports academic programming and experiential learning/liliAbility to read and interpret maps and digital routing systems/liliAbility to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers/liliAbility to positively engage students and support a safe, respectful bus culture/liliAbility to relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs/liliExercises sound judgment and extreme caution while operating network buses and shuttles/liliRemains calm in emergency situations/liliReads and writes in English at a level sufficient to perform required duties/liliCarries out oral and written instructions independently/liliRecognizes mechanical safety hazards in buses and shuttles/liliExperience preparing reports related to scheduling and maintenance preferred/liliMeets physical requirements necessary to safely perform required duties/liliMaintains effective working relationships with students, staff, and families/liliMaintains valid certification as required by state regulations/liliPhysical stamina to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students if necessary/liliAbility to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses/liliKnowledge of proper wheelchair safety requirements/liliStrong hand-eye coordination/liliAbility to follow traffic laws and defensive driving practices/liliAbility to manage unexpected situations with professionalism/liliDemonstrates foundational professionalism including:/liliConsistent attendance/liliPunctuality/liliAdherence to Network policies and procedures/liliStrong communication skills/liliRespect for supervisory authority/liliCommitment to teamwork and collaboration/liliProfessionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and student-centered decision making are non-negotiable expectations of this role/liliMust demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role./li/ulh3What We Offer:/h3ulliOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and educational outcomes./liliCollaborative, mission-driven work environment./liliProfessional development and ongoing learning opportunities./liliComprehensive benefits package./liliThe chance to contribute to an organization committed to excellence in education./li/ul/div