[2024 - 2025] KIPP Durham School Bus Driver - KIPP North Carolina Public Schools

Organizational Overview

KIPP NC is a network of eight high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools providing an academically rigorous and joyous school experience to more than 3,500 students in grades K-12 in Charlotte, Durham, Gaston, and Halifax. Additionally, KIPP NC supports several thousand alumni on their journey to and through high school, college, and career.   

KIPP NC is building on a rich tradition of academic excellence and relentless fight for social justice present from the founding of both KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte. KIPP ENC is the second oldest KIPP region in the nation. In its 20 years of operation, KIPP ENC has been a cornerstone for students and families in rural Gaston and Halifax, operating two primary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Over the past five years, it grew to serve even more students by opening up a middle school in Durham, an urban center in the center part of the state. KIPP Charlotte, which grew out of the strong traditions and academics of KIPP ENC, has supported students and families for the past 13 years, operating one primary school and one middle school in the largest city in North Carolina.

KIPP North Carolina is building upon the successes and experiences of KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte to provide inclusive school environments and an educational program that will enable our students to lead full lives and equip graduates to be future leaders and agents of change in North Carolina and beyond. KIPP NC is also continuing to engage in direct, anti-racist work, and it will contribute meaningfully to the dismantling of structures of inequality within our organization, schools, and classrooms. KIPP NC is committed to expanding our efforts to embed anti-racism in all of our activities and engagements within our classrooms and schools, across our organization, and throughout the State of North Carolina. All of this is in a tireless effort to create classrooms that are homeplaces for our students, places where they feel safe, loved, validated, seen, and heard, places where all their beautiful identities will be affirmed and celebrated, and places where they will learn the academic knowledge and skills needed for college, career, and beyond.

To apply, send your application to: transportationapps@kippenc.org

ROLE OVERVIEW

To transport students to and from school and other designated sites and ensure the safety of the student passengers while operating a school bus. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Assistant Manager alongside being accountable to the Director of Transportation. As a KIPP ENC school bus driver, you will comply with all NC School Bus Safety laws in accordance with the NC Department of Transportation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold the mission and vision of KIPP ENC
•  Provide a safe, healthy, consistent, positive, caring environment for children and staff that promotes:
  • A positive student culture
  • Happy and healthy students and parents
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with management team and co-workers
• Report to work daily and on time
• Complete Pre and Post Trip bus inspections daily
• Drives safely and efficiently and adheres to all NC traffic laws
  • Exercise good judgement and extreme caution while operating a school bus
• Timely report all mechanical issues to the Transportation Assistant Manager or Transportation Manager
• Perform periodical drills as required by state law
• Attend various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and Safe Schools Training online
• Accountable for student management and discipline
  • Discuss Bus Expectations with student passengers
  • Timely complete Bus Conduct report on student(s) not meeting expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Facilitate and maintain a valid Class C commercial driver's license (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements
• Facilitate and maintain a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate (pocket card) and NC DOT Medical Card
• Successfully follow oral and written directions

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.