School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Substitute and Probationary Positions Available

Transportation Department

2-8 hrs/day, 10 mos/year

Mon-Fri

Shenendehowa Central School District has anticipated vacancies and is accepting applications on a continuous basis. The nationally recognized Transportation Department is seeking culturally proficient school bus drivers who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/49646shen-24x36v1.pdf) . Check out this video to hear from our school bus drivers on “ This is Why (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DJjMO6rts) ”.

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the daily operation of a school bus for the safe and orderly transportation of student passengers on an assigned route. Responsibilities include:

Monitor and maintain the operational and cleanliness condition of the school bus, including complete safety inspections, both before and after each trip, reporting any operational defect to supervisor;

Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;

Provide safe transportation of students;

Follows maps of routes and pick up/drop off points;

Informs and maintains the safe and orderly conduct of student passengers;

Follow all safety rules, transportation laws and regulations;

Must comply with all State, Federal, Agency, DMV, DOT, and NYS Education Department requirements;

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

Substitute School Bus Driver $22.53/hr

Pre-service safety training and required refresher trainings

Opportunity for advancement to probationary School Bus Driver position, starting at Step 1 ($24.81/hr)

CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SHENENDEHOWA-CSD-07.01.2021-TO-06.30.2025pdf.pdf)

Certifications/Qualifications

Minimum age is 21. Qualified candidates: must possess high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (GED), complete a pre-employment background check, pass a NYS Education Department physical performance test and Department of Transportation 19A physical, and have a valid NYS driver’s license with ability to obtain NYS CDL-B license with P and S endorsements.

Must have good driving skills with demonstrated desire to learn. Good working knowledge of safe driving practices, traffic laws, and regulations. Ability to operate a large vehicle under difficult driving and road conditions. Ability to communicate with young individuals, command their respect, and carry out both verbal and written directions. Exhibit good motor skills and hand/eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, thoroughness, good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront (https://app.schoolfront.com/Shared/Applicant/InternalActiveJobPostings.aspx) .

All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront (https://shenschools.recruitfront.com/Default) .

For more information, please contact the Transportation Dept at (518) 881-0240 or visit our website at www.shenet.org . If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos (https://support.recruitfront.com/hc/en-us/categories/10476101431963-Applicant-Training-Videos) or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.

Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

Application Deadline:10/31/2024