Bus Drivers

Salisbury Christian School•Salisbury, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Salisbury Christian School is seeking reliable, careful, and experienced transportation staff. Qualified applicants should have experience driving large vehicles; CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement required (SCS will pay for necessary courses to obtain the proper endorsements, if needed) . Come join a supportive work environment with competitive pay. Applicants should be prepared to express an active and growing faith in Jesus Christ. JOB PURPOSE : Bus drivers primarily provide transportation for students, faculty, and coaches to and from school, field trips, athletic competitions, and other events. School staff and parents may be transported for events and activities as well. Drivers are required to implement school policies and procedures while conducting their responsibilities as a bus driver. Drivers are responsible for passenger safety and maintaining a Christian atmosphere.

Requirements

Have received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living
Be in whole-hearted agreement with Salisbury Christian School’s Foundational documents
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others including a commitment to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40)
Be a member in good standing at an evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the SCS Statement of Faith
Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ
Have the Spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task
Demonstrate the qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, organization, and professionalism
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and agreement with school policy
Use acceptable English in written and oral communication
Speak with clear articulation
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority
Notify the administration of inability to support any policy
Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately
Place administrative ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities
Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience with public or private bus transportation.
Must be at least 21 and have at least a Class B CDL with a passenger and school bus endorsement and authorized to work in the United States
Valid Maryland driver’s license with a good driving record and be insurable
High school diploma or GED and at least 2-3 years of a verifiable employment history with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written for the purpose of public interaction and report writing

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Give full attention to the assigned group of students and/or other passengers and be responsible for their safety and well-being
Conduct a thorough bus inspection before and after each use, every day
Keep the bus clean
Drive the bus only when it is in safe mechanical condition and is properly equipped as required by law
Drive the bus in a safe manner as required by law
Notify the Director/Assistant Director of Facilities about any unsafe condition of the bus and/or any maintenance that may be necessary
Conduct required emergency drills, in collaboration with the Director/Assistant Director of Facilities
Follow established procedures in the event of mechanical difficulties, emergencies, or accidents
Complete an accident form if involved in an accident
Assist with enlarging the vision and mission of Salisbury Christian School
Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling
Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices
Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities
Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues
Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and Administration
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations
Attend staff meetings and training programs as deemed necessary by the school
Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school
Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration

Benefits

Medical coverage (three plan options, with a school contribution toward the employee’s premium and deductible)
Access to dental and vision plans
Life/Accidental Death insurance policy ($10,000) with a Voluntary Life option for additional coverage
Traditional 410k and Roth plans with school contribution for participants (eligible for employees working over 1000 hours per year)
Paid time off
Tuition discounts for children and step-children enrolled at SCS (available for both part and full time employees)
Master’s degree reimbursement

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