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Shippensburg Head Start
Head Start Bus Driver - 24 passenger bus
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What they do
A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$46,067 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
General Position Description Drive and maintain bus and safety of children at all times.
- To drive the Head Start bus to transport children and others to and from Head Start functions; obeying all Pennsylvania State rules concerning buses and bus driving; performing duties as needed when not driving the bus, and maintaining assigned documents.
Part time position:
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays Off, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability Insurance. Optional Dental and Vision Insurance- Educational requirements: High School diploma or GED
- Previous experience working with preschool (ages 3-5) classrooms is preferred.
- A current Pennsylvania Class C or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "P" and "S" endorsements
- Must pass clearances prior to first day of employment (FBI fingerprinting, State Police, Child Abuse, National Sex Offender Registry)
- A current CDL Physical form and card
- Immediately upon hire, a TB test must be completed.
- Must be able to pass DOT Drug/Alcohol testing upon hire and randomly during employment
- Frequent significant decision and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, parents and community resources.
- Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
- Must be able to do daily required pre trips inspections
- Sees that bus is maintained (including cleaning) so that it is safe for the transportation of children and others and reporting safety concerns to the Director
- Maintains bus records as required by Director (i.e. attendance, bus log, transportation related documents, etc.) Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Employment Type Part-Time Key Responsibilities
- 20-30 hours a week (part time hours negotiated). Can pick up additional duties in the classroom or office as assigned.
- Pick up and transport lunches to assigned classrooms, as needed.
- Bus routes and communication