Bus Driver SY 2026-2027

Ambition Preparatory Charter School•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Requirements

Possess a current MS driver's license and Commercial Driver's License Class B with a school bus endorsement required
Meet specific physical, hearing, and vision requirements as outlined by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Pass annual physical examinations required
Pass a background check required
Successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment required
High School diploma or its equivalent required
Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission through the implementation of policies and procedures.
Share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.
Ability to adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced start-up environment efficiently.
Team-oriented and display a professional growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization.
Receptive to constructive feedback and can remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively while keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Responsibilities

Transport students to and from school, field trips, sporting events, and other off-campus activities.
Follow a planned route and schedule, adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus.
Ensure the safety of all students while on the bus.
Assist students with getting on and off the bus, including those with disabilities.
Verify permissions for students riding home with friends.
Maintain discipline and a safe environment on the bus.
Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route.
Report any mechanical issues or concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Obey all traffic laws and regulations.
Attend safety meetings and training as required.
Maintain a professional demeanor and interact positively with students and parents.