Bus Driver - Special Needs SY 26/27 (4865)

Transportation; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Grande Elementary School District Transportation in Casa Grande, Arizona, is hiring a Bus Driver for Special Needs students on SY 26/27. You will transport students on scheduled routes and to/from special excursions, and ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.

This full-time, 10-month position offers 25–40 hours per week and requires safety-conscious conduct, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and supervision of students during transit.

Qualifications

• Alcohol and Drug Test
• Pre-placement Physical Exam
• Criminal Justice fingerprint/background clearance
• Random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Transporting special needs students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions
• Ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition
• Ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations
• Assists Bus Assistant, students and other passengers
• Attends meetings, trainings, etc.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Drives school bus/s
• Fuels assigned vehicle, (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.)
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)
• Prepares documents and reports, (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, MIPS forms, etc.)
• Reports observations and/or incidents, (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, health, etc.)
• Responds to inquires, (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.)
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit
• Assists other personnel as may be required

Job description

Bus Driver - Special Needs SY 26/27 (4865)

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This job is also posted in Casa Grande Elementary School District 4

Job Details

Job ID: 5609572

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Job Description

Purpose

• Transporting special needs students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions


• Ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition


• Ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses

Responsibilities

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior


• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations


• Assists Bus Assistant, students and other passengers


• Attends meetings, trainings, etc.


• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior


• Conducts emergency evacuation drills


• Drives school bus/s


• Fuels assigned vehicle, (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.)


• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)


• Prepares documents and reports, (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, MIPS forms, etc.)


• Reports observations and/or incidents, (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, health, etc.)


• Responds to inquires, (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.)


• Supervises students and other passengers during transit


• Assists other personnel as may be required

Experience is desired. Full time with Benefits - 25-40 hrs. per week. $15.25 per hour - depending on experience; w/Certificate. The District trains new bus drivers.

Qualifications - Alcohol and Drug Test, Pre-placement Physical Exam, Criminal Justice fingerprint/background clearance, Random drug testing.

This is a 10 month School Year position only.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.40 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Stacy Howell , Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Services


• 220 W. Kortsen Road


• Casa Grande, Arizona 85122


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]