Description
Bus Driver
"The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." Psalm 121: 7-8
Mission: Northshore Christian Academy partners with families to provide a superior
Christian education developing spiritual, academic, and personal excellence in a Christ-
centered environment.
Vision: To transform our communities by graduating resilient disciples of Christ who are
spiritually equipped and academically prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Summary
The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students on designated pick-up and
drop-off routes, field trips, sporting events and extracurricular activities while maintaining student safety and behavior in adherence to WA state traffic laws and school bus safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Transport students for sports, field trips, and extracurricular activities
- Follow all Washington traffic laws and school bus safety regulations
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections; report discrepancies to supervisor
- Complete routine cleaning, fueling, & minor bus maintenance in accordance with established procedures
- Maintain student discipline and safe behavior on the bus; submit any student behavior referrals as needed
- Assist students in entering and exiting the vehicle safely
- Report accidents, delays, or maintenance concerns to supervisor
- Keep accurate route logs and inspection records
- Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, and transportation supervisor
- Operate safely in rain, snow, ice, and other Washington weather conditions
Qualifications
- Born Again Christian walking faithfully with God, has a personal testimony, and lives a consecrated life devoted to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Regularly Attends a Christian Church
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Valid CDL Type B with School bus endorsement license or working to obtain one
- Bus driving experience preferred
- Clean driving record
- Meet all state and federal requirements for bus driving endorsements and certifications including valid driver's license
- Active CDL Medical Card
- CPR Certified / First Aid Certification
Preferred
- Valid CDL Type B (with Airbrakes, Passenger 'P', & School Bus 'S' endorsement
- 3+ years of licensed passenger vehicle driving experience and completion of an authorized school bus training course
Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws, school transportation regulations, and safety
procedures
- Ability to maintain order and appropriate student behavior in a respectful, Christ-
centered manner
- Maintain a clean driving record and pass DOT physicals, background checks, and drug/alcohol screenings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff
- Dependable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high pressure situations
- Strong observational skills and attention to safety details
- Ability to perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns
Schedule
- Part-time, job-share, and/or on-call substitute opportunities available
- 9-month school year with summer opportunities; includes split shifts and occasional non-standard hours
Additional Benefits
- Paid CDL training is available
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform related duties outside of their normal
responsibilities from time to time, as needed.