Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Rotonda (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools in Rotonda West, Florida is looking for a dedicated Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school on a predetermined route.

The role requires following state safety rules, maintaining order on the bus, and adhering to schedules. Starting immediately, full-time employment with a pay grade of $19.70 per hour, plus benefits and wellness offerings.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved training course for the school bus driver.
• License: valid Florida commercial driver’s license and all other required licenses to drive a school bus.
• Completion of, and successfully passing, a physical examination by a school board-approved physician.
• Experience as a school board substitute bus driver.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains student discipline and reports undisciplined students to principal or supervisor.
• Keeps to assigned schedule when traffic conditions permit.
• Follows printed route for bus unless permission to follow an alternate route is given by the transportation office.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of bus for mechanical defects.
• Performs post-trip inspection of bus after each route.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized persons as identified by the administration.
• Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and completes all required forms.

Skills

School bus driver training

Florida CDL

Physical examination

Substitute bus driver experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charlotte County Public Schools Transportation West County 9051 - Rotonda West, Florida Open in Google Maps

Bus Driver

Charlotte County Public Schools Transportation West County 9051 - Rotonda West, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5887409
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Description

PCN94278030W6

Calendar 189

Paygrade 4 - $19.70/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications

• Completion of approved training course for the school bus driver.
• License: valid Florida commercial driver’s license and all other required licenses to drive a school bus.
• Completion of, and successfully passing, a physical examination by a school boardapproved physician.
• Experience as a school board substitute bus driver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma: high school diploma or equivalent.

Performance Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains student discipline and reports undisciplined students to principal of school or to supervisor.
• Keeps to assigned schedule when traffic conditions permit.
• Follows printed route for bus unless permission to follow an alternate route is given by the transportation office.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of bus for mechanical defects.
• Performs post-trip inspection of bus after each route.
• Notifies the proper authorities in case of mechanical failures or tardiness on appropriate forms.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership on all school trips.
• Meets with the immediate supervisor at least once per year to review procedures to be used.
• Transports only authorized persons as identified by the administration.
• Reports all accidents, vehicle or student, immediately to the transportation office and completes all required forms.
• Enforces all regulations against eating, drinking, smoking, dipping, chewing or any use of tobacco, drugs or related products on the bus.
• Attends all required safety and training sessions.
• Complies with all written official policies of the transportation department, school board policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
• Maintains a clean and orderly bus.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees, parents, and public.
• Wears the prescribed uniform, when issued, at all times while driving a school bus.
• Performs other duties consistent with the goals and objectives of the position.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Thompson , HR Assistant
• Transportation 9042
• Phone: [phone] X1562
• Email: [e-mail]

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