Part - Time Bus Driver

Drew Charter School•Atlanta, GA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Drew Charter School is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to support the ongoing enrichment of the school by transporting students to regularly scheduled programs, athletic events, field trips, and other activities. This role adheres to state traffic and GADOE safety regulations. The position is part-time and hourly, reporting to the Transportation Coordinator. Unlike traditional routes, trips may occur during mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, including school breaks and summer months. Trip assignments are based on the driver's stated availability. Drew Charter School is committed to an equitable educational continuum for its nearly 1,900 students in grades PreK-12, focusing on STEAM/Project-Based Learning and College and Career Readiness.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum age 18
Pass post-hire physical exam
Previous experience as school bus driver in K-12 education setting, within the past two years
Georgia State Drivers’ CDL license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement
Must be able to pass Georgia basic bus driver’s certification class and maintain an annual Safety Renewal Education Program (SREP) recertification
Successful completion of an annual physical and agility testing with result clearance
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
Successful completion of a criminal background check and satisfactory MVR report

Nice To Haves

Experience within Metro Atlanta preferred

Responsibilities

Required to have prompt and regular attendance for scheduled shifts
Provides safe loading and unloading of all passengers from buses during regular transport and emergency situations
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines
Perform regular maintenance including fueling and daily cleaning of vehicle interior
Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, bullying, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
Attends regular team meetings and other required training
Performs basic first-aid and safety practices
Ability to operate vehicles, fire extinguishers, two-way radios, and other related tools
Ability to read, interpret, and follow printed and electronic maps, directions and route descriptions
Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques
Ability and knowledge to utilize wheelchairs, tie-downs, lifts, etc.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to perform basic math skills including addition and subtraction
Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator