School Bus Driver
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Business Services to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Required Qualifications
Certification License Current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement Must pass a physical and drug testing Preferred possess a valid Ohio School Bus Operators License
Experience
Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children, but not required.
Essential Functions
Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading, and unloading students at designated locations. Transports students, teachers, and others on school field or activity trips. Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean, and safe working order. Cleans the bus as needed. Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip. Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly. Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures, reports any incidents involving student discipline. Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading, and unloading times, or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency as requested. Maintains and submits records and reports as required. Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes, morning, evening, and during field trips or other special trips.
In Case of Accidents or Emergencies
Evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures. Ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed. Completes a written report as required.
Attends and Participates in Trainings and Other Continuing Education
Attends and participates in trainings and other continuing education career and professional development opportunities.
Equipment
Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, GPS, and telephone.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs, and related information. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills. Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required. Ability to physically move through the bus center and classrooms. Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Terms of Employment
Salary
2025-2026 School Year Per Negotiated OAPSE Contract 192 work days