School Bus Driver

BUS DRIVER

(Carter G. Woodson School)

Carter G. Woodson School is a non-profit charter school in Winston-Salem, N.C.  We serve 500 students from grades K – 12 each year and support over 80+ staff.  We are seeking bus drivers to join our team to transport students to and from school and extracurricular events following a scheduled route while ensuring student safety.  The desired candidate for this position exercises responsible leadership and communicates in a professional and positive manner at all times with parents, staff, students, school officials, and any other individual they may come in contact with.

Responsibilities:

·      Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.

·      Transports students, teachers, and others on school field and activity trips.

·      Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with school policies and procedures; reports and documents incidents involving student discipline.

·      In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates students according to written and practiced procedures, ensuring that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.

·      Inventories bus emergency and first-aid supplies and equipment; reports needed equipment to the Transportation Supervisor.

·      Perform a pre-trip inspection.  Check the condition of the vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield, wipers, lights, fuel, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in proper working order.

·      Perform a post-trip inspection.  Check for items left on the bus, as well as vandalism to the bus and bus equipment.  Ensure all students have exited the bus.

·      At the end of the daily route, ensure that the vehicle is parked properly and all windows and doors are secured.  Complete a visual inspection of the bus and report any bus defects or needed repairs immediately.

·      Report all traffic violations or accidents promptly.

Job Type:

Part-time (less than 40hrs).

Qualifications and Requirements:

·      High school education or equivalent

·      Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” School Bus and “P” Passenger Endorsements.  Previous experience working as a bus driver preferred, but not required.

·      Clean driving record with no recent driving violations.  Record must be in good status; not suspended, disqualified or revoked.

·      Must possess or be willing to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

·      Must be reliable and proficient in meeting time schedules.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position is $18.00 hr.

Work Location:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Deadline to apply:

Interested candidates are to submit their qualifications no later than August 8, 2025.  This position will remain open until filled.