Bus Driver Part-Time

BusDriver (PartTime)

FacilitiesDepartment AmherstPelham Regional School District
Amherst Massachusetts

Job Summary
The Amherst Pelham and AmherstPelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking highly qualified candidates for a parttime permanent parttime Bus Driverposition.

This positionaverages at least 20 hours per week and reports to the Transportation Coordinator. It is a benefitted position withhealth care retirement sick and vacation time paid holidays etc.

The work generally is driving school buses for up to 80 passengers but may include other vehicles such as smallerschool buses and 7D Pupil Vans. Occasionally the Driver may drive pickup trucks automobiles or vans. The PartTime Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times safe delivery of all students to theirauthorized stops and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicle. The position is subject to preemployment and random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Job Functions and Skills include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions

Obeys all traffic laws.
Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school vehicles.
Transports only authorized students and staff.
Maintains discipline when students are in the vehicle.
Discharges students only at authorized stops.
Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
Keeps to assigned schedule.
Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Keeps assigned vehicle clean.
Checks vehicle before each operation for mechanical defects.
Keeps daily vehicle inspection forms.
Exercises responsible leadership when on outofdistrict school trips.
Enforces regulations on assigned vehicles.
Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
Responsible for checking and adding fluids fuel and air.
Performs other related assignments as needed by management.

Other Functions
Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)

Valid Massachusetts drivers license.
Current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) School Bus (S) and Air Brakes Endorsements.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) School Bus Driver Certificate.
Meets minimum commercial drivers license medical standards.
Good driving record and knowledge of roads and surrounding towns.
Skill and knowledge to operate vehicles over a variety of roads for extended periods under varying climaticconditions
Acceptable CORI (Criminal Back Ground Check)
Acceptable National Criminal Back Ground Check (commonly referred to as a finger print check).
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to the child transportation team through observationcommunication skills intervention skills procedural expertise and documentation regarding safe transportation.
Knowledge and skills to work with special needs students.
Must have professional references.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
Under the laws of MA the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment.

Trade skills desirable
Knowledge of and experience with equipment and materials used in facilities maintenance trades
Direct experience with building and grounds maintenance

Work Schedule

ParttimeBus Driver will worktwenty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Work environment is typical of an office setting while not driving the bus. May be exposed to outside elements while transporting.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.

Physical Demands:Work requires physical strength and involves constant movement including walking standing climbing in and out of a vehicle and stooping.Driver must be able to assist handicappedstudents on and off the bus.

Motor Skills:Work requires motor skills such as operating a bus tying down the wheelchair utilizing the mechanical options in the bus and answering the telephone.

Visual Demands:The employee is required to read documents signs emails and or instructions for general understanding and safe operation of the bus.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary Information
AFSCME Bargaining Unitand Custodian/Maintenance GradeE scale.

Special Instructions to Applicants
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: The applicant should be aware that if she/he is successful and is moving into another district this transfer will result in the loss of professional teacher status and seniority for purposes of the Reduction in Staff provision of the collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates may provide a brief description of any experience that will prove helpful in the work they are applying for. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis.

Please provide written responses to the two 2 questions noted below:

1. Our district is committed to Becoming a Multicultural School System. We work to provide all students with an education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of students families and staff is learning treated equitably and shares the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any personal background training work or other experience that you feel would help us achieve this goal.
2. Our schools are committed to academic excellence for every student every day! We strive to attain high levels of student achievement for all of our students and we work to ensure academic engagement and a sense of belonging for all students. Describe how you will fulfill this obligation to attain high levels of achievement and specifically how you will plan for and foster the academic engagement and a sense of belonging of every student all students every day.

Statement of NonDiscrimination

The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students staff and the generalpublic with whom it does business. The AmherstPelham Regional District the Amherst PublicSchools and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race colornational origin age religion gender gender identity sexual orientation economic statushomelessness political party or disability in admission to access to employment in ortreatment by its programs and activities. for which you are applying.

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What to Expect in the Hiring Process

As part of our selection process youll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment A short 710 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment(if applicable) A 12minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and adapt.This is not an IQ test and there are no good or bad scores.

Our Commitment to You

These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole deciding factor.If hired you will have access to your results if requested the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.

At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!

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