About KIPP North Carolina

KIPP NC is a network of eight high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools providing an academically rigorous and joyous school experience to more than 3,500 students in grades K-12 in Charlotte, Durham, Gaston, and Halifax. KIPP NC supports several thousand alumni on their journey to and through high school, college, and career.   

KIPP NC is building on a rich tradition of academic excellence and relentless fight for social justice present from the founding of both KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte. KIPP ENC is the second oldest KIPP region in the nation. In its 20 years of operation, KIPP ENC has been a cornerstone for students and families in rural Gaston and Halifax, operating two primary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Over the past five years, it grew to serve even more students by opening up a middle school in Durham, an urban center in the center part of the state. KIPP Charlotte, which grew out of the strong traditions and academics of KIPP ENC, has supported students and families for the past 13 years, operating one primary school and one middle school in the largest city in North Carolina.

KIPP North Carolina is building upon the successes and experiences of KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte to provide inclusive school environments and an educational program that will enable our students to lead full lives and equip graduates to be future leaders and agents of change in North Carolina and beyond. KIPP NC is engaging in direct, anti-racist work, and contributes meaningfully to the dismantling of structures of inequality within our organization, schools, and classrooms.We’re committed to expanding our efforts to embed anti-racism in all of our activities and engagements within our classrooms and schools, across our organization, and throughout the State of North Carolina. All of this will be in a tireless effort to create classrooms that are homeplaces for our students, places where they feel safe, loved, validated, seen, and heard, places where all their beautiful identities will be affirmed and celebrated, and places where they will learn the academic knowledge and skills needed for college, career, and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold the mission and vision of KIPP ENC
• Provide a safe, healthy, consistent, positive, caring environment for children and staff
• Communicate clear expectations, processes, and protocols for staff
  • Conduct  constructively positive meetings with bus drivers not meeting expectations
  • Complete timely clear and concise employee write-ups 
• Effectively communicate, (i.e., emails, phone calls or in person meetings) with School Leaders and DSO’s regarding any bus route changes or bus discipline issues
• Develop positive working relationship with School Leaders, staff, students and parents that promotes:
  • Positive student culture
  • Happy and healthy staff
  • Favorable and continuous feedback to improve
• Operate all school bus models:
  • Drive school bus as needed
  • Must be familiar with all bus routes
• Assists with accidents per Transportation Manager instructions:
  • Contact Emergency Services
  • Contact School Leaders and parents 
• Provide assistance to the Transportation Manager in the following areas:
  • Driver expectations are met
  • Maintain fuel receipts
  • Maintain TD-28 forms 
  • Filing
  • Inspect buses for cleanliness
• Timely reports mechanical issues to mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership and people management experience
• In depth familiarity with NC DOT  and NC School Bus Safety compliance and laws
• Currently holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements 
• Currently holds a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate (pocket card) and NC DOT Medical Card
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs Suite skills (preferred)
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and competitive.

But our commitment to compensation is not just salary-based. KIPP NC offers best-in-class benefits, including:

• All the supplies you need to do your job well, including a laptop and a high-speed internet connection at each of our schools
• Medical, vision, and dental plans that cover a lot with little out of your paycheck
• A platinum-rated 403b retirement program with an employer match that rivals those in the private sector
• Extensive professional development and support for your chosen role
• Generous time off that includes 26 holidays a year (including a week off at Thanksgiving and all major national holidays), PTO accrual starting on your first day of work, and teacher work days after long breaks

Learn more about our commitment to offering the highest salaries and the best benefits in the state at https://kippnc.org/join-our-team!

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.