Tahoe Expedition Academy (TEA) values real-world applications of academic concepts from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-Grade. In order to live these values, TEA must be efficient in transporting students out into the field. Whether that’s a trip to Lake Tahoe to study water clarity, or an expedition to Sacramento to visit our state’s capitol, our transportation department plays an integral role in the education of the students at TEA.

During the earliest days at TEA we made the decision to invest in our own school buses so we could transport dozens of kids to field studies far and wide. And as a direct result we also created an opportunity for a home-to-school transportation option for families living in surrounding areas. This allows our school to enroll students across a wide geographical area – from Incline Village & Kings Beach to Reno, Nevada.

We are currently hiring for two positions in our transportation department: Transportation Supervisor and Bus Driver. Job descriptions and links to apply are below. Beyond the benefit of being part of the real-world education experience for hundreds of students every year, our full time employee benefits include:

– 100% Tuition Remission for children of full-time employees
– 401(k) Savings Plan
– Health Insurance Plan
– Dental Insurance Plan
– Vision Insurance Plan
– Long Term Disability, Term Life and AD&D

(CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR )

Job Purpose: The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient management of the transportation department. Besides supervising the Bus Drivers, this job is responsible for transporting students over designated scheduled mountain routes and/or to/from special field studies, sometimes in hazardous winter conditions in highly congested tourist areas; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. 

Schedule is: M-F, 7am – 4pm

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Files all transportation paperwork and keeps school in compliance with applicable regulations. 
• Schedules bus routes. 
• Supervises and trains the Bus Drivers. 
• Administers first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
•  Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
•  Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe entrance and exit from buses during emergency situations (bus evacuations) and normal transport. 
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle. 
• Communicates with a variety of people (e.g. students, student supervisors, parents, site staff, police, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or acquiring information relating to job functions. 
• Conducts semiannual drills for the purpose of ensuring the ability to respond efficiently to emergency situations. 
• Coordinates with teachers, administrators, etc. (e.g. kindergarten roundup, scheduling routes, etc.) for the purpose of scheduling transportation for students and staff. 
• Directs students, parents and teachers regarding safety for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations, laws and maintaining safety. 
• Drives school vehicles (e.g. buses, vans, etc.) for the purpose of transporting students and student supervisors over scheduled routes and to and from school and/or field trips. 
• Fuels assigned vehicles (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the vehicle in a safe operating condition. 
• Informs school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures. 
•  Inspects assigned vehicles (e.g. pre and post-trip, check list, brake system, oil levels, coolant levels, tire pressure, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in safe operating condition as required by state and federal laws. 
• Maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicles. 
• Monitors bus operations, route conditions and rider activities for the purpose of ensuring the safety of passengers. 
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident reports, inspections, student count, passenger misconduct, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 
•  Attends meetings and trainings for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the requirements of a school bus driver certificate. 
•  Assists in snow removal for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment. 
• Attends in service training (e.g. bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures. 
• Assist in the scheduling and assigning buses and drivers to field studies and other bus needed functions.
• Update the master transportation schedule as needed.
• Maintain and update logs for the purpose of ensuring local, state and federal compliance.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: 

• Previous supervisory experience
• California School Bus Special Certificate from CHP (DL-45)
• California or Nevada Driver License with passenger and air brake endorsement.
• Medical Examination (DL-51) 
• First Aid Examination from CHP or a valid/approved Red Cross first aid card.
• California Training Record T-O1 card.
• H-6 (ten year driving record from DMV) within 30 days, 3 years no moving violations, 3 years no suspended or revocations. 
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement. 
• This position requires a drug screen and random testing and three years without a positive test. 

(CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR )

(CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER)

Job Purpose:  The job of School Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over designated scheduled mountain routes and/or to/from special field studies, sometimes in hazardous winter conditions in highly congested tourist areas; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Schedule is M-F, 7AM to 4PM

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Administers first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
•  Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
•  Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe entrance and exit from buses during emergency situations (bus evacuations) and normal transport.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Communicates with a variety of people (e.g. students, student supervisors, parents, site staff, police, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or acquiring information relating to job functions.
• Conducts semiannual drills for the purpose of ensuring the ability to respond efficiently to emergency situations.
• Coordinates with teachers, administrators, etc. (e.g. kindergarten roundup, scheduling routes, etc.) for the purpose of scheduling transportation for students and staff.
• Directs students, parents and teachers regarding safety for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations, laws and maintaining safety.
• Drives school vehicles (e.g. buses, vans, etc.) for the purpose of transporting students and student supervisors over scheduled routes and to and from school and/or field trips.
•  Fuels assigned vehicles (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
•  Inspects assigned vehicles (e.g. pre and post-trip, check list, brake system, oil levels, coolant levels, tire pressure, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in safe operating condition as required by state and federal laws.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicles.
• Monitors bus operations, route conditions and rider activities for the purpose of ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident reports, inspections, student count, passenger misconduct, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
•  Attends meetings and trainings for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the requirements of a school bus driver certificate.
•  Assists in snow removal for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.
• Attends in service training (e.g. bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Assist in the scheduling and assigning buses and drivers to field studies and other bus needed functions.
• Update the master transportation schedule as needed.
• Maintain and update logs for the purpose of ensuring local, state and federal compliance.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: 

• California School Bus Special Certificate from CHP (DL-45)
• California or Nevada Driver License with passenger and air brake endorsement.
• Medical Examination (DL-51)
• First Aid Examination from CHP or a valid/approved Red Cross first aid card.
• California Training Record T-O1 card.
• H-6 (ten year driving record from DMV) within 30 days, 3 years no moving violations, 3 years no suspended or revocations.
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• This position requires a drug screen and random testing and three years without a positive test.

(CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER)