Silicon Valley International School seeks a dependable School Bus Driver to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, between different campuses and extracurricular events (as required), following a specific route, and ensuring the safety of all passengers.
As a School Bus Driver, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure the bus is in good condition, adhere to safety and traffic regulations during the journey, and maintain order and discipline among students on board. Effective communication with students, parents, and school staff is also expected, including providing excellent customer service and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
The successful candidate will have at least a year of experience as a school bus driver. This position requires drivers to follow a split shift schedule from Monday to Friday, which may be subject to change due to operational requirements. It should be noted that during mandatory training periods, the candidates' days off may be adjusted to accommodate scheduled training courses, which may take place on weekends or evenings.
In summary, a School Bus Driver is critical in providing safe and reliable transportation for students, ultimately contributing to their overall school experience. We are pleased to offer a competitive salary and benefits based on education, experience, and full accreditation. The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000.
Please be advised that this position does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities for candidates who require employment authorization to work in the United States.
Primary Responsibilities
Under supervision, operate a school bus on designated routes to transport school children and perform related work as required.
Specific Duties Include:
Operate a school shuttle bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules
Pick up and discharge school children and/or school employees safely according to transportation rules
Transport students and/or teachers on field trips to various locations, following the scheduled route and using best judgment to make necessary detours to achieve departure and arrival times as scheduled.
Pre/Post trip inspections are required and assist in maintaining the bus in safe operating condition
Maintain clean exterior and interior of the bus(es). Keep a record of mileage, fuel, and oil, and prepare reports of driving hazards and incidents
Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code are applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school children. First aid practices
Essential Skills Include the Ability to:
Safe driving practices
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Operate a school bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution
Maintain order among students on the school bus. Communicate student behavioral issues to the Principal and Director of Transportation.
Learn a designated bus route, bus stops, and district traffic hazards
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Required Skills Set
Be alert, focused and detail-oriented
Possess an innate sense of direction
Practice safe driving at all times
Be proficient using GPS and other routing systems,
Be comfortable with two-way, hands-free radios and electronic logs
Be a self-starter who works well independently
Be disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
Possess a high level of composure
Have the ability to deal effectively with students
Understand and practice transportation safety
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Operate a school bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution
Maintain order among students on the school bus.
Communicate student behavioral issues to the Principal and Director of Transportation.
Learn a designated bus route, bus stops, and district traffic hazards
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Qualifications, Licenses, and Certificates
One year of experience as a school bus driver is required.
Must have and maintain a Valid California Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B, with Passenger Endorsement.
Current California Special Driver Certificate, valid for driving school buses.
The current DMV-approved medical certificate (renewed every 2 years) is
Current approved First Aid card, if applicable (i.e., restriction 6 on Special Driver Certificate) and CPR.
Background check & drug testing: Required
Driver Compensation
Classification: Academic-Exempt Status – Full Time
Pay Basis: Salaried – working a split shift
Driver Work Schedule
Minimum hours per day – 6.5 hours of driving time
Maximum hours per week - 40 driving time – Includes driving for occasional field trips
Required to work during the school year and K-2 Summer Camp only (Mid Jun - early July)
Work as scheduled: Bus maintenance, Drive for mini-camp field trips, safety training, etc.
Time Off Benefits
Winter (Christmas Break) – 2 weeks holiday pay
Summer Break – Paid Time Off
July and the first two weeks of August (6 weeks PTO)
Holidays – Paid time off per school-published holidays
In-Service days – Professional Development – as scheduled by the Supervisor
Paid sick leave – 80 hours per year;
Awarded annually on the first payroll after the contract date
Personal days – 16 hours per year (equivalent to 2 days) to be taken when not scheduled to drive
Other Benefits
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
Medical (Sutter and Kaiser) [some plans paid at 100% by school]
Guardian: Dental PPO, VSP
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Basic Term Life and AD&D to $50,000
Personal Time Off (Staff), Paid sick leave and Paid Holidays
403(b) – eligible to enroll and participate immediately
403(b) – Employer match begins after two years and 1,000 hours of service per year:
5% years 3 through 10 AND 7% after ten years
Working Conditions
The following description outlines the typical work environment an employee may encounter while carrying out the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. During the job, the employee can expect to be close to moving mechanical parts regularly. Occasionally, the employee may work in outdoor weather conditions and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold, heat, and vibration. The noise level in the workplace is typically moderate.
Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm.
Good general health, physical stamina, and emotional stability are essential.
Ability to hear within normal range and communicate effectively in person or via other communicational device(s) in a manner that can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
Operate safety equipment, including the correct use of fire extinguishers to extinguish or control small fires.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compensation
Silicon Valley International School provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the school reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes merit-based employment decisions. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Mathieu Farrugia for consideration. We request that candidates or recruitment firms do not call us at this time. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to the application process. Please use this weblink to apply: https://siliconvalleyinternationalschool.applytojob.com/apply/pXRldVGe8q/School-Bus-Driver
