Bus Driver - Specialized Services

Essex Westford School District; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Westford School District is seeking a full-time bus driver to operate roughly 40 hours per week with split morning and afternoon routes in Essex Junction, Vermont. Training and support are offered to help you obtain a CDL B, including Passenger and School Bus endorsements.

The position includes driving a school bus and, when needed, acting as a minivan driver or bus aide. The job pays $32.44 per hour and requires basic education, good communication skills, and a genuine interest in working

Qualifications

• Basic education (high school or equivalent)
• Good communication skills with students, staff, and supervisors
• Ability to work with children and adolescents with special needs and a supportive attitude

Responsibilities

• Operate as a full-time bus driver approximately 40 hours per week with split morning and afternoon runs.
• Possibly serve as minivan driver or bus aide when needed.
• Comply with safety guidelines and CDL requirements; EWSD offers CDL B training and support.

Skills

Good communication skills

Children-focused

Physical capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver - Specialized Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928887

Application Deadline: Oct 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 16, 2026

Job Description

TheEssex Westford School District (EWSD)is looking for a full-time bus driver to work approximately40 hours per week. Work shifts shall be split to include both morning and afternoon runs. Candidates with a CDL Class B, including Passenger and School Bus endorsements, are highly preferred, butEWSD is ready to offer training and support to help you obtain your CDL B.Additional duties may include serving as a minivan driver and bus aide when needed.

Pay:$32.44/hour

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Basic education (high school or equivalent)
• One to two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Good communication skills and the ability to speak clearly to and deal courteously and efficiently with students, staff, and supervisors.
• Demonstrated abilities and personal qualities needed to work effectively with children and adolescents with special needs, and a desire to work with this population.
• Physical ability to do required lifting and to perform first aid and other medical procedures if necessary.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individualsare subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Anyofferof employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Position Type: Full-Time School Year

Salary: $32.44 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hunter Eddy , Transportation Director
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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