Part-Time Bus Driver

Excelsior Charter School; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelsior Charter School is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to transport students along designated routes, ensuring safety and compliance with policies. The role includes daily vehicle checks, supervising students, and accurate record-keeping for mileage and routes.

The ideal candidate will hold a CDL with proper endorsements, complete bus driver safety training, and meet the DOT physical examination requirement. Approximately 20–30 hours weekly with on-site duties at school locations.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience operating large passenger vehicles or equivalent training.
• Valid CDL with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Must be over 21 years old.
• DOT Physical Examination required.

Responsibilities

• Drive school buses safely according to schedules to transport students to and from homes, schools, and field trips.
• Maintain order among students and document disciplinary incidents.
• Perform daily safety and operational checks on the assigned vehicle.
• Supervise loading/unloading and ensure students are released to authorized individuals.
• Keep accurate mileage, routes, maintenance records, and schedules; report delays promptly.

Skills

Experience managing student behavior

Safety-conscious

Education

GED or High School Diploma

CDL with class P/S endorsements

Bus driver safety training

DOT medical exam

Job description

10402 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Description

The Bus Driver's role involves transporting students along designated routes to and from different school locations, prioritizing the safety of all passengers, especially those with special needs. They operate their assigned bus responsibly and ensure it is always in a safe and operational state, following established policies and procedures under general supervision.
Responsibilities:
Safe Transportation:
Drive school buses safely according to schedules, ensuring students travel to and from homes, various school sites, and field trips as assigned.
Maintain order among students, manage conflicts, and document serious disciplinary incidents.
Perform daily safety and operational checks on the assigned vehicle.
Student Support and Documentation:
Supervise the loading and unloading of students, ensuring they are released to authorized individuals and seat belts are secured in passenger vans.
Keep accurate records including mileage, routes, maintenance activities, and schedules.
Notify appropriate parties promptly about any delays in the scheduled route.
Compliance and Professionalism:
Maintain up-to-date credentials such as CDL
Follow instructions and accept feedback from campus managers to enhance performance.
Handle multiple tasks efficiently and adapt to changing situations.
Availability and Commitment:
Approximately 20-30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Education: GED or High School Diploma
• Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior
• License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements
• Completed bus driver safety training course
• Must be over 21 years old
• DOT Physical Examination