Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a Quaker, coed, academically rigorous day and boarding school serving students from age three through 12th grade. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, honesty, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict.

Summary : Sandy Spring Friends School seeks experienced drivers to operate a school bus transporting children in a safe and courteous manner to and from school, and on special trips. Candidates must be at least 25 years of age, be willing to work a 10-month split shift work schedule, and will be responsible for following an assigned route and schedule. Additional runs for field trips and summer hours may be available.

Qualifications include : A high school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to perform all of the duties of the position; and a valid Maryland driver’s license is a must. Drivers are required to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and random screenings post employment.

Required : (Sandy Spring Friends School will provide training for applicant to achieve certification(s) if necessary.)

Valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License for School Bus (Class B, P-Passenger and S-School Bus Endorsements) and current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 49 CFR 391.41-391.49).

Must have valid First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.

Please note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination.

At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include :

Comprehensive Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Disability & Life Insurance : Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.

Retirement Savings : 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

Paid Time Off : Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.

Employee Assistance : Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Tuition : Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.

Childcare Discounts : Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.

Convenience Perks : Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.

Professional Development : Opportunities for growth through tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

Campus Amenities : Work in a beautiful, historic campus with walking paths. We are a smoke-free, environmentally conscious community.

Essential Physical Requirements : Bus driving requires sitting for long periods of time; moderate bending, squatting, kneeling, and twisting; using hands and feet to navigate controls; ability to drive after dark; and if necessary in an emergency, the ability to lift, push / pull, and carry children of various sizes. Also required is normal vision including distance, peripheral, and depth perception; normal visual color discrimination and normal hearing. It will also be necessary to navigate uneven pavement, slippery surfaces, and stairs.

Commitment to Diversity : Sandy Spring Friends School embraces the Quaker testimony of Equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population with 42% of students self-identifying as people of color and 89 international students representing 21 different countries. We actively seek faculty representative of our students’ diversity. Click to learn more about diversity at Sandy Spring Friends School. Special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends.

Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.