School Bus Driver

Here is the polished and restructured job posting for the Bus Driver position:

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Job Status: Non-Exempt (30+ hours/week eligible for full health benefits)

Pay Rate: $33.00 – $39.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 6–12 from throughout the East Bay, California, the U.S., and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse, mutual respect, and social justice. We look forward to meeting you as you consider joining our community

We are seeking a licensed Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school, as well as for extracurricular activities, including field trips, athletic events, and airport runs.

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  Safe Transportation: Safely operate school buses and passenger vans to transport students and staff according to designated routes and schedules.

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  Vehicle Inspection & Safety: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checkouts, report maintenance issues immediately to supervisors, and maintain accurate records of duty status logs.

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  Communication & Rapport: Maintain clear, timely communication with the Transportation Manager and main reception regarding route status or delays. Establish positive, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

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  Compliance: Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, California Department of Education transportation regulations, and Athenian safety protocols.

• Experience: Demonstrated experience safely transporting students via school bus and passenger vans, with a strong track record of managing professional dynamics with students and adults.

• Licensing & Compliance: Must possess current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, valid California Special Driver Certificate, and a clean driving record. Must maintain compliance with all state and federal driver requirements and training.

• DEI Commitment: A clear commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to support and connect with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.