Bus Driver

KIPP Nashville Transportation Department:                                                                                                             

• Work is performed under the continuing supervision of the Director of Transportation 

• This work requires operating a passenger bus or van on assigned routes or on a demand response system.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of a KIPP Nashville Bus Driver include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine walk-around inspection on bus before accepting passengers; reports any defects to dispatcher on duty and fills out a vehicle defect form.  

• Safely operates a passenger bus on an assigned route, adhering promptly to time schedule.  Maintains order/discipline on bus at all times.  

• Prepares and records basic reports on discipline issues, trip deviation, mechanical malfunction of buses and equipment, accidents, and incidents.  

• The driver provides directions and information about the bus schedules. 

• Monitors bus entry for passenger safety.  Update route as necessary for a safe and efficient ride.  

• Meet and greet visitors, staff and students with a smile.  

• Maintain discipline and safety on a bus of middle school and/or high school aged students

Expectations of KIPP Nashville bus drivers and support staff:

• Arrive at school by 5:30 a.m.

• Drive the morning route Monday-Friday.

• Drive the afternoon route Mondays-Friday 

• Drive local field trips periodically throughout the school year

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including three weeks during the summer.

• Make him/herself available to students, parents, and other staff members after school hours and on weekends by his/her personal cell phone or home phone.