School Bus Driver

WNESU; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union in Westminster Station, Vermont, is seeking a School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and activities. You will operate district buses in compliance with laws and district policies, maintaining a positive, respectful environment and ensuring on-time performance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Vermont CDL with P and S endorsements (or ability to obtain), successful background check and DOT medical exam, clean driving

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Vermont Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, or ability to obtain and maintain required credentials (must be 21+ in accordance with State of VT requirements).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and DOT medical exam and drug test as required by law
• Knowledge of safe school bus operation and student transportation practices.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment and manage student behavior.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 5 years)
• Ability to carry out an assigned route on time
• 2+ years working with children preferred
• Regular and punctual attendance

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other approved activities.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules and ensure students are safely loaded, transported, and unloaded and that appropriate permission is on file for alternate drop off locations as appropriate
• Monitor student behavior and enforce district transportation rules.
• Assist students with boarding, exiting, and other transportation needs as appropriate.
• Report student discipline, safety, and transportation concerns to the appropriate administrator in a timely manner.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain assigned buses in a clean, safe, and orderly condition..
• Comply with all applicable transportation laws, regulations, and district procedures.
• Participate in required training, safety drills and attend monthly safety meetings
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, and student health concerns, completing accident/incident reports as needed.
• Maintain all required licenses, endorsements, certifications, and medical qualifications.
• Establish positive working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and district information

Skills

Safe operation

Student behavior management

Communication

Emergency response

Route planning

Education

High school diploma

Vermont CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Windham Northeast Supervisory Union - Westminster Station, Vermont Open in Google Maps

School Bus Driver

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Windham Northeast Supervisory Union - Westminster Station, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5951486

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Terms of Employment: School Year. Benefit-eligible.

Position Classification: Non-Union/At-will

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Valid Vermont Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, or ability to obtain and maintain required credentials (must be 21+ in accordance with State of VT requirements).

Ability to pass a criminal background check and DOT medical exam and drug test as required by law

Knowledge of safe school bus operation and student transportation practices.

Ability to maintain a safe environment and manage student behavior.

Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 5 years)

Ability to carry out an assigned route on time

2+ years working with children preferred

Regular and punctual attendance

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Supervises: n/a

Evaluation: In accordance with the employee handbook for non-union staff

Position Summary

The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school, school-sponsored activities, and other authorized destinations. The School Bus Driver operates district vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies while promoting a safe, positive, and respectful environment for students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other approved activities.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules and ensure students are safely loaded, transported, and unloaded and that appropriate permission is on file for alternate drop off locations as appropriate
• Monitor student behavior and enforce district transportation rules.
• Assist students with boarding, exiting, and other transportation needs as appropriate.
• Report student discipline, safety, and transportation concerns to the appropriate administrator in a timely manner.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain assigned buses in a clean, safe, and orderly condition..
• Comply with all applicable transportation laws, regulations, and district procedures.
• Participate in required training, safety drills and attend monthly safety meetings
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, and student health concerns, completing accident/incident reports as needed.
• Maintain all required licenses, endorsements, certifications, and medical qualifications.
• Establish positive working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and district information

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely operate a school bus for extended periods, including the ability to drive, hear, talk and see, sit for extended periods of time, enter and exit the vehicle, assist students and perform emergency evacuations. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally as needed. Work is performed primarily in a school bus and outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather, traffic, and road conditions.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Windham Northeast Supervisor Union does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$29 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Barnett , Administrative Assistant
• PO Box 92
• Westminster Sta, Vermont 05159
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]