Early Childhood Education Driver

Liberal R 2 School District; Liberal (MO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberal R-II School District is seeking an Early Childhood Education Driver for the 2025-2026 school year. The position requires a clean driving record, ability to build positive relationships with students, and compliance with district safety policies.

It includes daily morning routes on school days, with a 7:15 AM to 12:15 PM schedule and an hourly pay of $16.75. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid Missouri driver's license, a signed physical examination, and being

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License and ability to pass a background check.
• Certificate of physical examination signed by a licensed physician is required.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks daily and document inspections.
• Maintain fuel levels for planned trips and routes.
• Direct questions about transportation to the director of transportation.
• Report to the director of transportation and notify if a route cannot be completed.
• Submit maintenance requests in writing to the transportation director.
• Log oil changes and maintenance every 3,000 miles.
• Be at school ten minutes before buses depart.
• Follow posted speed limits and adjust for road/weather conditions.
• Make safety decisions on routes within board policies.
• Undergo annual physical and random drug/alcohol testing.
• Attend required training beyond the minimum 8 hours per year.
• Follow transportation manual regulations.
• Carry out duties assigned by the board of education and superintendent.

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Missouri Driver’s License

Certificate of physical examination signed by licensed physician

Job description

Early Childhood Education Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5497043

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Liberal R-II School District is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and dedicated Early Childhood Education Driver to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have an excellent driving record, great communication skills, ability to create positive relationships, and a commitment to student success. Various certifications will be considered.

Hourly Rate- $16.75 per hour

Daily Hours- 7:15 AM- 12:15 PM on school days following Greenfield School District Calendar

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License, pass a background check
• Certificate of physical examination signed by licensed physician
• At least 21 years old

Essential Functions

• Safety checks will be made daily and appropriate documentation made. This includes pre-trip inspections.
• Maintain fuel levels in their bus, sufficient for planned trips and routes.
• All questions concerning transportation shall be directed to the director of transportation.
• Drivers are to report to the director of transportation.
• The driver will notify the transportation director if they are not able to complete a route.
• Maintenance requests are to be in written form and turned in to the transportation director.
• Requests for oil changes and maintenance must be turned in every 3,000 miles.
• Drivers must be at school ten minutes before buses are scheduled to leave school grounds.
• Drivers will never drive over the posted limit. The rate of speed on gravel roads will be determined by road and weather conditions.
• Bus drivers have the authority to make decisions about safety on the bus routes, as long as they are within the guidelines of board policy.
• Drivers will submit to an annual physical provided by the school.
• Drivers will submit to random drug and alcohol testing provided by the school.
• Drivers will attend training in excess of the minimum 8 hours required by Dept of Revenue, provided by the school district annually.
• Drivers will obey all regulations provided in the transportation manual.
• Perform all the duties necessary to the position as may be assigned by the board of education and superintendent.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Barry Yocom , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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