24-25 School Bus Driver/Operator

Community Academies of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Transportation as well as school-based administration, the School Bus Operator responsible for transporting students safely and ensuring the vehicle is in clean, safe operating condition at all times while abiding by federal, state, local, and district procedures, policies, and regulations. School Bus Operators will be full time employees of CANO and eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Must be over 25 or have at least three years of school bus driving experience
Must possess a valid CDL license with a school bus endorsement (Class B)
Must possess or obtain a valid City of New Orleans Driver Permit

Nice To Haves

3+ years school bus driving experience

Responsibilities

Inspecting the bus before and after each route; maintaining a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
Transporting children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons, stopping at all stops on the route and reporting any delays or deviations in schedule to the transportation office.
Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring the safety of passengers.
Obeying all traffic laws and policies related to bus safety & operations
Establishing high expectations for each student and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
Maintaining a safe environment on the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies.
Reporting any unsafe environment to supervisors immediately.
Tracking of the number of students transported, reporting to the supervisor daily.
Attending bus safety meetings.
Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events.
CANO School Bus Operators will have designated responsibilities assigned within their school. Responsibilities may include supervising student lunch, supervising student recess, supporting classroom and front office activities.
Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school.
Taking on other tasks, as needed.