Bus Driver Part-time Seasonal

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. 

Providence Hall is seeking part-time seasonal bus drivers to transport our students and teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school or authorized locations in a safe, professional, and timely manner specified by the LEA.

• Conduct extensive pre-trip/post-trip bus inspections and maintains necessary records to ensure the proper operation of the school bus and assist in meeting State and Federal requirements.

• Load and unload students in a safe fashion (using special equipment, if needed).

• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of assigned bus.

• Maintain order and discipline on the school bus at all times as would be expected in the classroom according to established guidelines set by the LEA.

• Adhere to all LEA, Utah DOT and other applicable policies, rules, and guidelines.

• Maintain and submit required records, documents, forms, and reports (e.g., mileage reports, time slips, Federal/State student counts, left and right logs, map and route descriptions).

• Initiate actions to review serious and chronic discipline problems and how significant input into how the problem should be resolved, and may meet with or communication with parents/guardians, students, and/or school administrators concerning student needs or discipline problems.

• Instruct all students proper bus procedures (e.g., loading, unloading, safety procedures, evacuation).

• Monitor student behavior while under bus driver supervision and implement behavior program in cooperation with Transportation Coordinator and school administrators.

• Monitor health and safety of bus riders and provide assistance during times of physical distress, administering basic first aid as needed.

• May be responsible for supervising emotionally and physically disabled students, with the assistance of special education paraprofessional if one has been assigned to the student.

• Participate in highway patrol inspections and testing annually, and randomly, if directed.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support the transportation department and school in general.

• Maintain effective communication channels to ensure a collaborative school community.

• Actively participate in assigned meetings, professional developments, and other trainings.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• CDL license with proper endorsements (MANDT training may be required).

• 1 year of demonstrated safe driving competence (preferred).

• Desire to operate various types of buses (30 - 40 feet in length) effectively and safely even under adverse road conditions.

• Ability to understand road signs, traffic laws, rules and regulations according to the traffic codes of the State of Utah as outlined in the CDL driving manual.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to operate a two-way radio.

• Excellent motor skills (e.g. hand-eye-foot-coordination, ability to recognize hazardous situations, quick and safe reactions).

• Skills needed to relate well with students of all ages and students with special needs.

• Self-motivation and be proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.

• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask easily.

• Positive interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain calm in high-stress situations.

• Willing to effectively problem-solve as needed.

• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and its collaboration tools.

• Basic competence in reading, writing and math.

• Successfully complete bi-annual completion of the Utah State Office of Education Physical Performance Assessment standards for Utah School Bus Drivers.

• Complete defensive driving courses, first aid training, and other annual in-service training that are provided by the school according to the guidelines established by the State of Utah.

• Maintain a continuing good driving record as a condition of employment.

• Punctual regularly for scheduled shifts.

• Capacity to perform all the responsibilities listed in this posting.

• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, and professional references as a condition of employment.

• Subject to pre-hire and random drug screening.

• Maintain UDOT Commercial Driver Fitness Form.

Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:

• Frequent continuous sitting (up to 3 hours at a time);

• Eye/hand coordination and operating of foot controls without visualizing;

• Occasional lifting from floor to waist and carrying of up to 50 pounds;

• Pulling/dragging up to 125 pounds;

• Kneeling in awkward positions;

• Ascending/descending bus stairs;

• Constant near visual acuity, far visual acuity, color vision and hearing; and

• Job stress due to adverse weather conditions, pressures to meet schedules, student behavior, medical problems (e.g. seizures) and the responsibility for the safety of students.

Applications are retained on file for one (1) year.

Contact Ian Falkner (ifalkner@providencehall.com) if you have any questions about this employment application or other questions about employment at Providence Hall Charter School or if you require an accommodation to complete this application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: It is the policy of the Providence Hall Charter School to ensure that all applicants for employment, as well as all employees, be treated impartially without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, or marital status. Please see our Civil Rights Disclosure on our website (www.providencehall.com)