Bus Driver 26-FTA-01

NOTICE

OF

VACANCY

POSTING

DATE:

September

25,

2026

POSITION

ID:

26-FTA-01

POSITION:

Bus

Driver

DEPARTMENT:

Transportation

SALARY:

Starting

wage:

$20.81

Reimbursement

of

pre-employment

physical,

drug

test,

background

check,

and

license

endorsement

upon

completion

of

training

up

to

$250.

Full-time

positions

are

guaranteed

5.25

hours/day,

Monday

-

Friday

Part-time

positions

will

vary

on

days

and

shifts

for

a.m.

and/or

p.m.

START

DATE:

2026-2027

School

Year

DEADLINE:

Ongoing

Job

Summary:

Bus

Drivers

play

a

vital

role

in

ensuring

the

safe,

reliable,

and

timely

transportation

of

students

while

fostering

positive

relationships

with

students,

families,

staff,

and

the

community.

Successful

candidates

demonstrate

professionalism,

strong

communication

skills,

sound

judgment,

dependability,

and

a

commitment

to

providing

excellent

service

in

support

of

student

success.

The

ideal

candidate

prioritizes

safety,

treats

others

with

respect,

and

works

effectively

in

a

collaborative

environment.

Bus

Drivers

serve

as

important

representatives

of

the

district

and

contribute

to

creating

a

welcoming,

supportive,

and

positive

experience

for

students

each

day.

We

welcome

qualified

candidates

who

are

committed

to

making

a

difference

in

the

lives

of

students

and

families.

We

offer

paid

training,

opportunities

for

career

growth,

and

a

supportive

team

environment.

Retirees

are

welcome

and

encouraged

to

apply.

Key

Responsibilities:

Safely

transport

students

to

and

from

designated

locations.

Adhere

to

all

traffic

laws

and

regulations

while

maintaining

a

clean

driving

record.

Conduct

daily

vehicle

inspections

and

report

any

maintenance

issues

promptly.

Foster

a

respectful

and

friendly

atmosphere

while

interacting

with

co-workers,

students,

and

parents.

Navigate

efficiently

using

maps

to

ensure

timely

and

accurate

transportation

routes.

Communicate

clearly

and

effectively,

both

verbally

and

in

writing,

with

all

stakeholders.

Comply

with

all

District

requirements

and

Board

of

Education

policies.

Maintain

professionalism

and

composure

in

high-pressure

situations.

Embrace

a

flexible

work

schedule

as

needed.

Qualifications:

High

school

diploma

or

equivalent

G.E.D

required.

Clean

driving

record

required.

Must

be

able

to

pass

pre-employment

and

annual

Department

of

Transportation

physicals

including

drug

testing.

Successful

completion

of

a

background

check,

including

fingerprinting.

Strong

interpersonal

skills

to

work

effectively

with

diverse

individuals.

Proficient

in

reading

and

understanding

maps.

Excellent

verbal

and

written

communication

skills.

Capacity

to

work

under

stress

while

maintaining

professionalism.

BOARD

OF

EDUCATION

EXPECTATIONS

FOR

ALL

FPS

EMPLOYEES

Ensure

work/choices

contribute

to

the

Learner

Profile

and

District

Goals,

as

demonstrated

by:

Ability

to

create

a

collaborative

culture

through

providing

a

safe

environment

for

employees

to

take

risks,

work

independently

and

interdependently

and

to

value

all

perspectives.

Ability

to

establish

productive

relationships

which

will

support

and

leave

people

better

off

through

engagement

in

courageous

conversations

and

empathetic

interactions

in

order

to

make

choices

that

build

trust

and

understanding.

Ability

to

establish

an

environment

of

continuous

improvement

that

will

provide

data/feedback

and

reflection

that

will

assist

in

identifying

and

solving

problems

in

an

innovative

manner.

Ability

to

establish

an

environment

for

cultural

improvement

by

demonstrating

honesty

with

self

and

others

through

equity,

not

just

equality,

and

seeing

and

embracing

differences

as

assets.

Ability

to

know

your

audience

and

to

tailor

communication

in

a

timely,

clear

and

appropriate

mode;

always

seeking

to

understand.

METHOD

OF

APPLICATION:

Applications

are

being

accepted

online

only.

To

apply

for

this

position,

go

to

the

district's

web

site

Farmington

Public

School .

Please

contact

gazell.watkins@fpsk12.net

for

questions.

It

is

the

policy

of

Farmington

Public

Schools

that

no

person

shall,

on

the

basis

of

race,

creed,

color,

national

origin,

sex,

age,

marital

status,

or

disability,

be

excluded

from

participation

in,

be

denied

the

benefits

of,

or

be

subjected

to

discrimination

in

employment,

or

in

any

of

its

programs

or

activities.