JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver
CONTRACT YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year
POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY
To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair busses.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
- May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
- Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
- Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
- Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
- Services buses with gas, diesel fuel and oil; checks and when necessary fills fires and batteries
- Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
- Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
- Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
- Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Florida Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
- Operates a two-way radio
- Ensure adherence to good safety procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department
- Follow all federal and state laws, as well as Central Charter School policies.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
- Possession of a valid and appropriate Florida Driver’s License
- Possession of a Florida School Bus Driver’s Certificate
- Possession of a safe driving record
- Knowledge of the provision of the Florida Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
- Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
- Knowledge of safe driving practices
- Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
- Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
- Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
- Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
- Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
- Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
- Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties
(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
