Substitute Bus Driver – Immediate Opening

We believe that the process of finding qualified faculty and staff who are seeking to make Bishop Ireton a home is a two-way street. We look to provide applicants with as much information as possible in order to ensure that our mission and educational philosophy matches your own. Our website should give you an introduction to the outstanding Catholic college preparatory education that we provide Bishop Ireton students, enabling them to achieve success in high school and beyond.

In order to carry out our mission, we are looking for teachers who are committed to:

• Integrating a Catholic and Salesian spirit into their subject matter while keeping St. Francis de Sales’ motto of “fortiter et suaviter” (firmly and gently) as a guiding beacon
• Giving witness to Christ the Unique Teacher, in both their lives and teaching. Blessed Louis Brisson writes: “What greater thing in all the world…than to fashion souls. What is greater than to mold the morals of the young? More than any painter, more in genius than the greatest sculptor, is he whose art is to shape consciousness for good and form character who he can recreate in a student the image and likeness of God.”
• Providing an environment which enables students to grow in their faith
• Encouraging each student to attain true self-knowledge and a valid sense of self-worth as one created by God in his image
• Providing a college preparatory environment that challenges and inspires each student to achieve individual excellence

Thank you for your interest in Bishop Ireton High School!

If you do not see a position of interest, but would like to have your resume kept on file, please send it to [email protected]. For more information go to the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools website.

Be Who You Are and Be that Well

We want our students to develop to their fullest potential. Our patron, St. Francis de Sales, writes, “Be who you are and be that well, giving honor to the Master Craftsman whose handiwork you are.” To that end, we are facilitators in recognizing, assembling and integrating the critical components of a student’s education. We believe that finding the right faculty and staff is paramount in giving our students the best opportunities to be successful.

Our vision is to inspire each and every student to grow in their Catholic faith through the love of God and one another. We are looking for energetic, passionate faculty and staff members who welcome the challenges of teaching, who can support the programs of our institution, and who can maintain a sense of perspective in their years here at Bishop Ireton. We are looking for faculty and staff who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work in a collegial environment. Strong candidates should display a consistent work ethic, pursue professional development opportunities and understand that our profession is a ministry, not merely a job.

Substitute Bus Driver – Immediate Opening

Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school serving 925+ students in Alexandria, currently seeks a long-term substitute Bus Driver (35+ hours per week). The position is responsible for driving the school’s buses and reports to the Director of Transportation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to maintaining the school’s buses with care.
• A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, safety protocols both on the campus and in our vehicles.
• A proven, clean commercial license driving record.

Duties:

The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. The Bus Driver shares responsibility for: morning bus runs to Alexandria Metro station and other areas as assigned; occasional field trips during the school day to local sites; and transportation of athletic teams after school, including some evenings and on some Saturdays.

Essential Functions:

• Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety, reporting observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the transportation work unit.

Working Environment - Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. Employee is required to drive locally and on interstate travel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The job is performed for the most part in one of three school-owned commercial buses. The noise level is that of a typical school bus.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• CDL 3rd party examiner (DMV)
• CPR/First Aid Certificate Recommended
• 2+ years commercial driving experience with good driving record
• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Terms of Employment

• SUBSTITUTE Fulltime (approximately 35 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, with opportunity for additional hours
• Hours subject to responsibilities of position, scheduled weekly, frequently requires evening and weekend duty
• Background check and Virtus training

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Between $25-$28 an hour, commensurate with experience

Contact: We invite qualified candidates to consider applying by submitting a cover letter, current resume and three (3) professional references by email to [email protected].

About Bishop Ireton

Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives. The spirit of community service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Bishop Ireton’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.