Bus Driver 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year in Greenville, Mississippi. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and timely transportation for students, performing pre-trip inspections, and assisting in safety drills. Candidates must be at least 17 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, have 20/20 vision, and possess a driver’s certificate. This full-time position offers employment terms of ten, eleven, or twelve months as established by the Board.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Approval by the State Retirement Board after age 65 is required.
• Must possess a driver’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation for students.
• Perform pre-trip inspections on the school bus.
• Assist in loading and unloading students during drills.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

20/20 vision

Physical fitness

Job description

Bus Driver 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District - Greenville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5574453
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Greenville Public School District

School Bus Driver

1. Must be at least 17 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license and possess a driver’s certificate.
2. Must have a minimum of 20/20 vision in each eye or 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other.
3. Must be physically fit to include normal use of arms, hands, and feet.
4. Must have approval by the State Retirement Board after reaching age 65.

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Job Goal: To provide safe, timely, and orderly transportation for all students who live one mile or more from their assigned school.

Missions and Goals

• Works with the Superintendent to articulate and promote the school system’s vision of learning and teaching.
• Monitors and evaluates progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectives.
• Ensures that program plans are consistent with the system’s strategic plan.
• Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools.

Performance Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspections to include the following:
  • Check oil, water, battery, belts, and tires before starting the engine.
  • Check instrument panel, mirrors, turn signals, and lights.
• Assists in loading, unloading, and evacuation drills (twice yearly).
• Performs the following pupil-related services:
  • Keeps the bus as clean and as comfortable as possible.
  • Requires students to load and unload the bus only when the bus is at rest (not moving).
  • Designates seats when necessary to maintain order or required by the district.
• Assures posting of schedules and rules in the bus for students and substitute drivers.
• Abstains from intoxicants (drugs or alcohol) while operating a bus.
• Is aware of road hazards, objects in the road, curves, and moving vehicles (preventative driving).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent, the Supervisor, and the Superintendent’s designee.

Terms of Employment: Ten, eleven, or twelve months. Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Janet McDavid-Collins, Human Resources Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]