CDL Special Education School Bus and/or 7D Van Driver (Substitute)

Mansfield-Public-Schools; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mansfield Public Schools in Mansfield, MA is seeking a part-time substitute CDL bus/7D van driver for transporting special education students and adult chaperones as needed. Responsibilities include assisting students, maintaining safety, and operating wheelchair lifts.

The role requires CDL Class C with endorsements, MA DPU certification, First Aid/CPR within 60 days, and compliance with licensing and drug screenings. Pay is $27.46–$28.19 per hour; citizenship or work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class C with passenger and school endorsements.
• MA DPU Motor Bus Driver Certification.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR within 60 days of employment.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Regularly lift 15–35 pounds and operate emergency exits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport district students between home and school following a bus route.
• Assist students on and off the bus per needs, including emergency exit.
• Monitor student behavior to maintain a safe environment.
• Operate wheelchair lift and related equipment safely.
• Communicate with teachers, transportation manager, and Special Education Director.
• Perform daily safety inspections of the vehicle and report repairs.

Skills

CDL Class C

Passenger and school endorsements

First Aid & CPR

Safety procedures

Wheelchair lift operation

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Job description

CDL Special Education School Bus and/or 7D Van Driver (Substitute)

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Job Description

• Transport district special education students (and adult chaperones as needed) between home and school following an assigned bus route, as well as for school activities
• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs, including emergency exit
• Monitor student behavior to maintain a safe environment
• Operate wheelchair lift, harness, and other special equipment safely
• Communicate with teachers, parents, transportation manager, and the Special Education Director as needed
• Perform daily safety inspection of vehicle(s) including fuel check, check fluid levels and report repair needs and complete incident reports as required
• Occasionally perform work beyond the standard 40-hour work week
• Maintain all licensing and certificates and submit to random drug and alcohol screenings
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Job Details

• Job ID: 5982686
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Nov 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Part-time
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Regularly lift 15 – 35 pounds. May be required to reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Use emergency exit without assistance
• Clear bus of snow and ice accumulation due to inclement weather
• CDL License Class C with passenger and school endorsements
• MA DPU Motor Bus Driver Certificate
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of employment
• Pay: $27.46 - $28.19 per hour (depending on experience)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leslie Green , Transportation Manager
• 2 Park Row
• Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]