The Upper Darby School District Transportation Department is seeking safe, responsible, and professional drivers to join our team.

 

We welcome both fully licensed drivers and trainees to apply. If you possess complete credentials (CDL B or higher, S and P endorsements, and Air Brake restriction removed), you will start as a fully licensed driver. All new hires will initially be placed in trainee status until the necessary credentials and endorsements are verified, and the road test is successfully completed.

 

The cost of training required to become a fully licensed driver will be fully covered by the Upper Darby School District.

 

 

Available: Trainees Hourly Rate: $21.00/hour during training

Fully Licensed Drivers Hourly Rate: $24 /hour to start

 

Qualifications:      Clear driving record - safety conscious

                               Time management skills

                               Good interpersonal and communication skills

                               Ability to meet physical/sensory demands of job

                               Prior experience preferred, but not required

 

Clearances:           FBI Criminal Clearance

                               PA Child Abuse History Clearance

                               PA Criminal Record Background Check

If you love working with children, or you know someone who does, consider becoming an Upper Darby School District Bus Driver!

 

Our Mission:

It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner's mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.

 

Our Belief Statements:

 

 

• Upper Darby School District's academic programs are based on the following beliefs:

 

We believe:

 

• All individuals are capable of learning.

• Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.

• Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.

• Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.

• Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.

• Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.

• Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.

• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.

• Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.

• Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.

• The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.

• Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.

• Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.

• Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.

• Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.

• Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.

 

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The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.