Bus Driver Part Time

GREEN Charter Schools is a special place to work and learn for our students AND our staff. We value everyone’s full involvement and support for our collective and deliberate efforts to serve our students. Our learning communities are rich, vibrant, well-structured and safe to optimize autonomy, mastery and purpose for everyone at GREEN.

At GREEN, we believe that every member of our learning communities, our students, staff, parents or leaders, is deserving of a Voice and Choice in academic, social and professional pursuits. This is a simple and highly prized ideal embedded within the GREEN strategic plan as well as a brand promise of our leaders and the Executive Board. We are committed to this important work in this specific manner.

GREEN Charter Schools is looking for passionate educators who drive student achievement through creativity and innovation. GREEN Charter Schools actively promotes diversity among its faculty, staff and student body. We seek to understand the differences and similarities among us and to appreciate the richness that diversity provides. 

Job description:

To transport students/passengers to and from GREEN school campuses and school events in a safe and timely manner. Part time school bus driver for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will follow the GREEN Charter School academic calendar for 180 days. 4 hours per day, 2 hours AM, 2 hours PM. Air break endorsement required. 

Performance Responsibilities:

1.    Transport students/passengers to and from GREEN school campuses and school events

2.    Supervise and assist students/passengers (including disabled) to get on/off the bus

3.    Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily

4.    Discharge students/passengers at authorized GREEN campus stops only

5.    Maintain rules governing students/passengers conduct on bus

6.    Collect personal items left on the bus and return to students if possible

7.    Complete and maintain accurate and timely records and reports i.e. time sheets, route descriptions, seating charts, etc.

8.    Attend scheduled in-service training

9.    Adhere to regular service schedule for bus route

10.   Maintain a clean bus, i.e. sweeping, mopping, washing front and back windows, clean driver's area, etc.

11.    Maintain positive communication with school personnel and students

12.    Dress appropriately

13.   Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

1.    High School diploma or equivalent preferred

2.  Successfully pass a State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) criminal background check

3.    Eighteen (18) years old or over and possess a current South Carolina School Bus Driver's Certificate

4.    Possess a valid SC Commercial Driver’s License for a minimum of (1) year to include the following endorsements:

• P (Passenger) Endorsement: This is required for operating any vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver
• S (School Bus) Endorsement: This is specific to school buses and requires special training in areas like child safety, loading/unloading procedures, and emergency evacuations unique to school environments. 
• Air Brake Endorsement: This endorsement is necessary to operate vehicles with air brakes, which are common for large trucks and buses.

5.    Four (4) or less points against current SC driver’s license

6.    Four (4) or less points in previous twelve (12) months

7.    Successfully pass DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing and DOT Physical