What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Cape Henlopen School District?
Position Type :
Transportation / Bus Driver
Date Posted : 7 / 31 / 2024
Location :
District Office Annex (FTB)
Closing Date : UNTIL FILLED
GENERAL INFORMATION :
Bus Drivers
Full-time, Permanent, 6 hrs / day
SALARY : State and Local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here :
Benefits :
Health Insurance : Employees working 30 hours per week - Eligibility will begin the 1st of the month following your date of hire. The state will pay for the majority of the cost and the district will provide up to $180 monthly ($90 bi-weekly) towards your employee benefit costs. Once the paycheck deductions begin, you will see a credit of up to $180 per month ($90 bi-weekly) in your paycheck. Prescription coverage is through CVS Caremark.
Dental Insurance : Employees working at least 18.75 hours per week, the school district will contribute up to $75 / month towards the cost of the insurance.
Vision Insurance : All employees are eligible to purchase vision insurance thorough EyeMed at full cost.
District Paid Life Insurance : Employees working 20 hours (support staff) are eligible. A $25,000 policy is carried on each employee at no cost.
Additional benefits can be found on the Cape Henlopen School District website at : Click on Staff Resources, Business Office Information, Payroll / Benefits, Click View All, Benefits Brochure
QUALIFICATIONS :
Communicate in an appropriate fashion with student and employees.
Be able to comply with all district transportation requirements and Board of Education policies.
REQUIREMENTS :
Must be a high school graduate.
Must have and maintain a positive relationship with special needs children.
Must cover additional work as required.
Must complete training as required.
Must have CDL license with school bus endorsement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Previous experience preferred.
Current up-to-date records on file in the transportation office
Communicate in an appropriate fashion with student and employees.
Be able to comply with all district transportation requirements and Board of Education policies.
Professional Responsibilities
- Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
- Maintain proper records and documentation.
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Understand and relate to children with special needs.
- Willingness to continue professional growth and development.
- Safely operating the bus on assigned routes and schedules.
- Navigating through traffic and various road conditions.
- Ensuring the safety of all passengers by following traffic laws and company policies.
- Enforcing passenger rules and regulations.
- Providing courteous and helpful service to passengers.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of safe practices and guidelines concerning school bus transportation.
Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.
Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring. When applying online you must :
1. Apply for the desired vacancy.
2. Upload a letter of interest.
3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.
The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and / or interview period and to modify job requirements.
A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.
The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), 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. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee / Student Compliance Officer : OCR / Title IX / 504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
Salary : $25,000
