School Bus Driver

Southfield, MI

Crescent Academy is seeking a flexible, supportive, friendly part-time School Bus Driver! 

Schedule: 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Mid-Day Shift

Crescent Academy is a school district that serves over 700 students in grade level PreK-9th.

Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy.

Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Bus Driver to drive middle school and high school students to physical education classes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting students safely and efficiently to their destinations. Must have a valid CDL with school bus endorsement. 

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

  • Provide safe transportation for and maintain order amongst all assigned students

  • Responsible for all aspects of bus safety and maintenance

  • Adhere to traffic laws and regulations while driving

  • Regular and predictable attendance

  • Maintain a clean and orderly bus interior

  • Report any accidents, incidents, or mechanical issues to the appropriate authorities

  • Follow company policies and procedures

  • Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

  • Attend safety meetings as required

Cognitive Demands:

  • Be able to supervise and account for multiple students at once

  • Recall and communicate important safety information and protocols

  • Be able to inspect the bus safety features and maintain emergency evacuation 

  • procedures

  • Plan and execute routine bus maintenance

  • Follow a scheduled routine that involves early mornings and occasional evenings

  • Have sound reasoning ability and effectively provide solutions to situations

  • Effective oral and written communication

  • Possess knowledge of all traffic laws, all bus equipment and their functions

  • Possess and maintain knowledge of first aid procedures

Physical Demands:

  • Assist students on and off the bus as needed

  • Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50lbs

  • Stand and walk frequently

  • Walk up and down stairs

  • Sit on a bus for long periods of time

  • Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of year

  • Withstand a moderate to loud noise level

Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

  • Valid CDL with school bus endorsement

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must pass a background check and drug test

  • Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

  • Good communication and customer service skills

To learn more about Crescent Academy, please visit our website at http://www.crescentacademycharterschool.com/

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