Bus Driver

21830 Peach Tree Rd.

Dickerson, MD 20842

www.barnesvilleschool.org

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is an accredited coeducational independent day school for students in grades EC-8. Barnesville’s 30-acre campus consists of two school buildings, a full gymnasium, athletic field, and two playgrounds. Our mission is to provide a joyful and supportive learning environment for the development of excellence in each of us.

As a School of Arts & Sciences, we seek to provide meaningful cross-curricular activities across disciplines for our students. The School, founded in 1969, is a proud member of AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland Schools), and NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences seeks a professional bus driver to join our transportation team for the 2024-25 school year.

Description: Bus Driver, Part-time, 10 months, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Pay rate: $20 -$25 per hour (with modified part-time benefits)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives children safely to and from regular routes and school sponsored trips
• Follows route description as it is written
• Submits required forms by due date
• Assists in daily maintenance of bus ensuring it is kept clean, in good mechanical condition, and that regular preventative maintenance is performed
• Attends all in-service training meeting as required
• Conducts annual bus evacuation drills
• Participates in random drug testing
• Completes on-line risk management training required annually
• Maintains an up-to-date CPR certification by participating in school sponsored annual training on campus
• Utilizes and maintains school email account for communication purposes

Education: Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: 5 years of continuous driving experience while holding a valid driver’s license; the ability to read, write, and speak English; meet all Motor vehicle licensing requirements for a CDL (commercial driver’s license) with a passenger endorsement; receive a negative controlled substance test; satisfactorily pass the appropriate annual medical examinations for school drivers; maintain a driving record in accordance with COMAR (code of Maryland regulations); and possess a satisfactory past driving record and currently have no more than two points.

Skills and Characteristics: Enthusiasm and patience working with children; quick to respond to issues; good route management; and the ability to develop positive partnerships with parents, faculty, and staff.

Commitment to Diversity: In a world of shared borders, knowledge and empathy for multiculturalism are essential to a Barnesville School education. As our students enter the global community, our School encourages them to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit. We strive to introduce our students to all aspects of diversity which include acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status; compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. We support a safe and secure environment for all members of our Barnesville family and make respecting differences a school-wide goal. This builds a community true to our mission of joy, support, and excellence.

Physical Requirements: Frequently required to sit; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear; the ability to communicate clearly using a two-way radio or cell phone during emergencies while bus may be in motion; pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds; the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; night/dusk vision, and color and peripheral vision. As part of daily routines mobility around a campus with uneven pavement and managing stairs are required.

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.

Interested candidates should complete a job application found on the School’s website at www.barnesvilleschool.org. Via email, send the completed application and resume to the attention of Lee Thompson, Director of Facilities.

Lthompson@barnesvilleschool.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• School bus driving: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25