Bus Driver

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety incentives

Opportunities for extra work

Job summary

A public charter school organization in Jacksonville, Florida, is looking for a School Bus Driver to safely transport children on established routes. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license for three years, and have a clean driving record. The job offers a starting pay of $22 per hour, with opportunities for additional hours on extracurricular runs. Applicants should complete an online application via the specified job board.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections for safety.
• Drive established school bus routes.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In the 2025-2026 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.

Schools & Grade Levels

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 4th grade, 6th - 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

Current Schedule

For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm; K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm; Wednesday K-8 dismissal 1:30pm
• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm; High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm; Wednesday High School dismissal 12:30pm

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. This does not include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.

Position Information

Job Title: School Bus Driver
Reports to: Transportation Associate/Manager
Start Date: Immediate OR Mid-July for training ahead of school starting in August

Position Overview: KIPP Jacksonville seeks school bus drivers to transport children to and from school each day on established routes.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections to ensure safe operation
• Drive a School Bus Route – picking up and dropping off student passengers at established stops on route
• Conduct Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections to ensure all passengers have left the bus
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings to learn and assist others in achieving the highest professional driving skill level and student management
• Clean bus as necessary to maintain professional appearance and positive school image
• As requested or desired, take field trip runs to transport students and other passengers to and from their destinations
• Other duties as needed

Pay & Hours

Pay: The pay range starts at $22 hourly and adjusts to account for verified years of school bus driving experience. In addition to morning or afternoon routes, there are many opportunities for additional work including extracurricular runs, such as field trips. Safety incentives are also awarded annually.

Anticipated Hours: Start of school routes likely around 6:30AM-8:30AM; afternoon 3:15PM-5:15PM. Monday-Friday with early release every Wednesday at 1:30PM. Afternoon routes on Wednesday run 1:15PM-3:15PM.

Subject to change.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old (required)
• High school diploma (required)
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years (required)
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check (required)
• Clear alignment with KIPP Jacksonville’s mission (required)
• CDL Class A or B with P and S endorsement license (required)
• Minimum of one year of bus driving experience (highly preferred)

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Additional Information

Apply

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville

If you’re a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:

• Inform your current manager of your interest in the role
• Complete the online application

Questions

If you have questions about this position, please email Ms. Gregory at [e-mail]. Resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email; you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.