Bus Driver - Multiple Openings

Independent School District 196; Oot Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,269 - 36,547; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available for eligible employees

Retirement plan

Training provided for licensure

Job summary

A local school district in New York is seeking part-time Transportation / Bus Drivers to operate buses and manage students during morning and afternoon routes. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a commitment to safety. Responsibilities include bus inspection and reporting, with training provided for necessary licensure. The position offers pay ranging from $24.15 to $26.53 per hour based on the contractual agreement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid Minnesota driver’s license and have at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Capable of lifting or dragging students in case of an emergency.
• Experience working with diverse communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates bus on designated route and schedule.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspection on assigned bus.
• Completes pre-trip logs and reports as required.

Skills

Ability to operate a bus

Effective student management

Good driving record

Enjoy working with children

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Buses

Job description

Position Type

Transportation / Bus Driver

Date Posted

12/16/2025

Location

District Office East

Closing Date

Accepting Applications

Description

Part‑time positions, morning and afternoon, M‑F, school term. Multiple positions available.

Application Procedure

All applicants apply online at http://www.district196.org/ as an External applicant.

Bus Driver Job Summary

• Operates bus on designated route and schedule, transporting only authorized students – routes, buses and times may vary.
• Performs daily pre‑trip inspection on assigned bus.
• Maintains proper student discipline according to district policies and department procedures.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Completes pre‑trip logs, mileage, maintenance, accident and discipline reports as required and/or requested.
• The district provides training to obtain necessary licensure.

Bus Driver Physical Requirements

• Pre‑trip vehicle inspection: lifting hood, climbing and reaching to inspect engine area, bending and squatting to inspect tires, walking up and down bus aisle to check seats and exits. Will require some periods of exposure to elements.
• Continued braking, accelerating, steering and operation of service door and controls while driving.
• Capable of lifting or dragging students in case of an emergency (ranging in weight from small child to full adult weight).
• Exposure to road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.

Bus Driver and Chaperone Qualifications

• Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED.
• Have a valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience (in any type of vehicle) for Bus Driving Position.
• Prefer individuals available to work mornings and afternoons.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Demonstrates and role models positive, safe and responsible behavior.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To

Coordinator of Transportation

Compensation / Benefits

According to contractual agreement (based on 2024‑25 contract).

• Bus Drivers: $24.15 – 26.53 Hourly

All employees eligible for retirement plan; positions of 23 or more hours per week eligible for health, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance plans. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, sick leave, state pension plan, tax‑deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount‑Apple Valley‑Eagan ISD 196.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – [e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment‑related inquiries regarding the district’s non‑discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student‑related inquiries regarding the district’s non‑discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment‑related discrimination and harassment.

District Overview

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full‑ and part‑time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best‑in‑State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others. District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K‑5); six middle schools (grades 6‑8); four high schools (grades 9‑12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K‑12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18‑22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.