Bus Driver (6 hours)

Young World Physical Education; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Cleveland is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Commercial Driver's License with School Bus endorsement and have experience in a school setting. Responsibilities include driving designated routes, conducting pre-trip inspections, and maintaining student discipline while transporting. The position is full-time with competitive salary as per the OAPSE contract.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement.
• Must pass a physical and drug testing.
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver is preferred.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes.
• Transports students on school field trips.
• Inspects assigned bus daily before transport.
• Maintains order among students during transport.
• Reports mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline per district policies; notes incidents.
• Tracks route timing and submits required records and reports.
• Ensures no child is left unattended on the bus at any time.
• Attends trainings and continuing education opportunities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of traffic laws and safety

Tools

Standard automotive and bus equipment

GPS

Telephone

Job description

Bus Driver (6 hours)

East Cleveland City Schools District Wide - Cleveland, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5555968
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 26, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

Job Description

School Bus Driver (6 hours)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Business Services to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Required Qualifications Certification/License

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement.
  • Must pass a physical and drug testing.
• Preferred possess a valid Ohio School Bus Operator's License.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children but not required.

Essential Functions:

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.li>
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleansbus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, GPS, and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Possess the physical and mental attributes required to perform all essential functions.

Terms of Employment

Salary: 2025-2026 School Year Per Negotiated OAPSE Contract

192 work days

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Noreen Lehmann
• 1843 Stanwood Rd
• E Cleveland, Ohio 44112
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]