Bus Driver

Central Office; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and Life Insurance

Vision and dependent coverage optional

Generous retirement benefits

Job summary

Valley Park School District in Missouri is seeking professional School Bus Drivers to provide safe transportation for students. The role requires handling students, maintaining discipline, and performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans, with CDL endorsement support. Immediate starting date and full-time schedule in Valley Park.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Have or be able to obtain a CDL with bus driver and air brake endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Transports students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions, and adequate fuel level.
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children.
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to the Lead Bus Driver.

Skills

Safe driving

Student supervision

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL with bus driver and air brake endorsements

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5640464

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description: The Valley Park School District has immediate openings for School Bus Drivers. We are seeking individuals interested in a professional School Bus driver career to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of students. Our district offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package, including state retirement, health insurance, and training.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of job-related experience preferred
• Have or be able to obtain a CDL with bus driver and air brake endorsements

Essential Job Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transports students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions, and adequate fuel level
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to the Lead Bus Driver
• Maintains the confidentiality of students’ discipline and medical records.
• Conducts safety drills with students as required by the district
• Interprets routes and maps, and anticipates and analyzes road conditions and hazards
• Attends safety and compliance meetings, workshops and trainings as requested
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• The district provides the employee with Medical, dental, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Optional: Vision and dependent coverage are available at the employee's expense.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt (PEERS Retirement)

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate, you must complete all steps in the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Valley Park School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katie Henderson , Lead Bus Driver
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]