ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

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We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

 

Position Title: BUS DRIVER/ BUS DRIVER TRAINEES (NO CDL REQUIRED)

Brief Description: The work involves responsibility for driving a school bus on an assigned route. When driving, the incumbent is responsible for the safe transfer of school children and for maintaining discipline on the bus. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor in accordance with established policies and procedures. For those without a CDL, the role includes completing a paid driver training program, which involves studying for the CDL with the support of 19A trainers from the Ithaca City School District.

Location(s): Transportation Department

Anticipated Start Date: 10/7/2024

Posting Dates: 9/20/2024- Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: up to 6

Hours per Week: minimum 20 hours per week

Required Qualifications: 

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Must hold a currently valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.

• To be hired as a Bus Driver (rather than a Bus Driver Trainee), candidates must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;

Salary Range:  

$24.95 per hour as a licensed Bus Driver.

$15.80 per hour during CDL training.

 

External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com         

Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com

Instructions for Internal Applicants:

Internal Applicants can send their letter through email at recruitment@icsd.k12.ny.us or through SchoolFront. If applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.