What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver - Preschool Special Education - PA CDL and S & P Endorsements required position at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania?
Company Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.
Job Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks an energetic School Bus Driver for our Transportation department. This fulltime position is available to transport preschool children with special needs to and from our school locations. The Bus Driver position involve Monday through Friday for scheduled days of programs during the school year plus a 6-week summer program.
Responsibilities include ensuring pre-school aged students with disabilities are transported safely to and from their school program and adhering to all required guidelines. The ability to build rapport and trust with the students is very important.
Other duties include pre-inspection of buses (exterior, interior, engine, brakes, etc.), sanitizing buses, and remaining in communication with Transportation Coordinator and Bus Attendant.
The Bus Driver schedule involves the morning, mid-day, and afternoon bus runs totaling 28.5 hours per week.
Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED required.
- Bus Driver: Current PA CDL with S & P endorsements are required.
- Applicants are required to pass Easterseals and Philadelphia School District required clearances, pre-employment drug testing and alcohol screening.
Additional Information
- Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
- Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
- Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.
