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San Antonio Christian School is seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its Bus Drivers. Located on a beautiful 71-acre campus, SACS is a non-denominational covenant Christian school with small class sizes and quality academics, coupled with a wide range of art and athletic opportunities which provide students with a Christ-centered education while fostering a life of faith and service.

We are seeking responsible and safety-conscious individuals to join our team as school bus drivers. In this role, you will transport students to and from school and school-related activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. Responsibilities include adhering to traffic laws, performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and maintaining a positive and professional attitude with students, parents, and staff. Strong communication skills, a clean driving record, and the ability to manage student behavior are essential. This position requires a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a school bus endorsement. This position is instrumental in implementing the school’s mission and philosophy.

This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in those around them, adhering to SACS Heart of a Lion Core Values.

HEART OF A LION CORE VALUES

• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach.
• Lives out and promotes the school’s values. Including, demonstrating a humble and teachable spirit.
• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task. 
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go.” Prov. 22:6 (NIV). 
• Memorize and help fulfill the school’s mission statement. 
• Believe and support the school’s statement of faith. 
• Lives by the school’s lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold ethical, honest, and respectful conduct in personal and professional matters, appreciating the diversity of conservative Christianity and following the Matthew 18 principle for conflict resolution.
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all policies procedures and handbooks.
• Demonstrate the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality concerning the sharing of information.
• Demonstrate emotional stability, objectivity, flexibility, and optimism in dealing with everyday stress and communicating the Gospel of Christ.
• Maintain a clean, modest, and tasteful personal appearance that models Christian values and follows school policy.
• Participate and lead orientations, trainings, meetings, development programs, and activities that support the school's mission and vision, and model good attendance and punctuality.
• Cultivate volunteer efforts in support of communication and marketing goals. 
• Attend as needed evening and weekend school activities and events. 
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Willing to participate in continuing education opportunities that will increase proficiency and job skills.

JOB DUTIES COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct a thorough bus inspection before each day’s use by using the appropriate bus inspection form.
• Complete the inspection form after bus use to report any unsafe condition of the bus, any maintenance that may be necessary, and miles driven.
• Drive the bus only when it is in safe mechanical condition and is properly equipped as required by law.
• Drive the bus in a safe manner as required by law.
• Follow established procedures in the event of mechanical difficulties, emergencies, or accidents. Notify the school office via cell phone of mechanical difficulties or emergency situations.
• Know the procedures for dealing with emergency bus and roadway situations.
• Do not allow unauthorized people on the bus.
• Do not eat, drink, or use a cell phone while their buses are in motion.
• Communicate frequently, consistently, and promptly to all appropriate persons involved in school bus usage.
• Inform the Admissions Director of any accidents, injuries to passengers, or damage to the buses, and complete accident reports when necessary.
• Give full attention to the assigned group of children and be responsible for their safety and well-being.
• Cell phone may be used only for emergencies.

Qualification

• High school or GED equivalent. Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator.

• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class A, B, with “P” and “S” Passenger endorsement or training will be provided.

• Minimum of 1 year experience driving a commercial or large vehicle (desired).

• No record of DWI or convictions for the past 10 years and acceptable driving records according to Texas Department of Public Safety standards.

• Must be 18 years of age and pass pre-employment annual State required physical examination, drug test and criminal history record check.

• Able to handle multiple projects independently and collaboratively. 

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity regarding sensitive employee information with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle multiple projects independently and collaboratively.

• Acknowledge Christ as Lord and Savior and be an active member of a local evangelical church that aligns with the school’s essential beliefs, Nicene Creed, and statement of faith.

• Must have reliable transportation.

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  For this position an employee must be able to:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating the bus, perform repetitive motions such as steering, and handle emergency equipment if needed.

• Stoop, bend, push, kneel, squat, pull, reach, stand, walk, and sit.

• Must have good vision (with or without correction) to read traffic signs, signals, and vehicle gauges, as well as sufficient hearing to respond to horns, sirens, and communication devices.

• Must be able to operate the bus in varying weather conditions and maintain focus and alertness during long hours or busy traffic.

• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations, including evacuating passengers, lifting or moving objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 25-50 lbs.), and providing assistance during medical or mechanical incidents.

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

• Lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

• Be outdoors for extended periods of time year-round.

• Travel locally, as well as nationally as needed.

• Evening and weekend work as needed.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of staff in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job