Bus Driver

Michigan Association of School Boards; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Community Development Academy seeks a dynamic Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school sites and field trips. The role requires a valid Michigan CDL with P&S endorsements, a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate, and a clean driving record.

Split shifts: 5:30 am–8:00 am and 3:00 pm–6:00 pm, with attention to passenger safety and daily vehicle inspection. Responsibilities include supervising passengers, managing route changes with supervision, documenting reports,

Qualifications

• Michigan CDL with P&S endorsements required.
• Medical Examiner抯 Certificate (unexpired) needed.
• Safe driving record required.
• Unexpired Course Completion Card.
• Ability to read maps and supervise student safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus according to schedules and routes.
• Supervise loading/unloading and ensure seat belts are fastened.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers.
• Inspect vehicle daily for safety and cleanliness; report repairs.
• Transport medication and messages between parents and staff.
• Maintain mileage, routing, maintenance and schedule records.
• Attend trainings and keep licenses up to date.
• Notify delays to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with other routes when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL with P endorsement

Medical Cert

Safe driving

Map reading

Passenger safety

Emergency calmness

First aid knowledge

Vehicle safety checks

Route modification

Report writing

Two-way radio usage

Independent instruction following

Physical ability

Team coordination

Wheelchair ramp knowledge

Job description

Deadline: November 8, 2026
District/Organization: Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $25 – $27

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Bus Driver to join our Team!

Hours are: Split shift, 5:30 am to 8:00 am AND 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the supervision of Transportation Supervisor/Director, the bus driver is responsible for transporting students to and from a variety of school sites and events and to assure their safety while passengers are in the school bus. Responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers, including special education students, while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchairs or ambulatory buses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Valid State of Michigan CDL with the P and S endorsements.
• 2. Valid un-expired Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• 3. Safe driving record.
• 4. Un-expired Course Completion (white or green) Card.
• 5. Ability to read and interpret a map, establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus, accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs.
• 6. Exercise good judgement and extreme caution while operating a school bus.
• 7. Remain calm in an emergency situation.
• 8. Knowledge of the proper application of first aide practices and procedures.
• 9. Recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus.
• 10. Modify bus routes as needed with Supervisors approval
• 11. Prepare related reports (pre-trip)
• 12. Learn to operate a two-way radio appropriately and as needed (not for personal use)
• 13. Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner. Write legibly and neatly to complete reports such as incident reports, security logs, and pre/post trip reports.
• 14. Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the required duties safely and effectively.
• 15. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

• Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned.
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers resolves disputes, documents, and reports severe disciplinary cases.
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily: assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating conditions: reports needed mechanical repairs, installs special safety belts, sweeps interior of bus and washes windows daily.
• -Tr ansports and delivers medication, personal belongings, messages and memos between parents and school staff; collects and returns students’ personal property when entering and disembarking.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Attends meetings, programs, and in-services training as assigned.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route.
• Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MODIFIED BUS

• In addition to the above, the drivers assigned to ramp buses require the following:
• o Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students.
• o Willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• o Skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses, knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs.
• May operate a special ramp bus: loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off the bus, inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts are fastened, positioning of wheelchairs in bus, and secures the wheelchair.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must pass all random drug testing.