School Bus Driver

Shelbyville Central Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in the United States is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school. Responsibilities include maintaining student safety, cleanliness of the vehicle, and adhering to all traffic laws. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and a valid Commercial Driver's License, along with a passion for working with children. This role requires interaction with students, parents, and staff, ensuring a professional and respectful bus environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess Commercial Driver's License, Class B with necessary endorsements.
• Able to communicate clearly in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus.
• Ensure student behavior and safety on the bus.

Skills

Communication

Ability to work with children

Map reading

Professional driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bus-mounted tablets

Job description

Position Information

Position Type: Transportation/ Corporation Driver

Date Posted: 9/11/2025

Location: Transportation

Job Title

School Bus Driver and Substitute School Bus Driver

Department

Transportation

Reports to

Transportation Director

SUMMARY

Drives a bus to transport students over specified routes according to schedule

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned by the Transportation Director

• Drives a school bus safely, proficiently, and professionally while maintaining a timely schedule
• Enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities
• Maintains appropriate student behavior by enforcing transportation rules and works with Principals and the Transportation Director to issue consequences to maintain a positive and safe bus environment
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the bus being used for a route or extracurricular activities
• Properly performs and completes daily pre‑trip bus inspections as well as any general preventive maintenance as required, and notifies the maintenance personnel of any problems or safety issues with the vehicle
• Checks the bus thoroughly at the end of each route and any activity where students were transported to make sure the bus is empty
• Maintains an above‑average driving record by complying with all traffic laws, rules, regulations
• Interacts and communicates professionally and respectfully with students, parents, coworkers, and school personnel
• Follows the appropriate dress code as outlined in the employee handbook
• Responsible for using and enforcing the use of all safety equipment onboard the bus, including the use of seat belts (driver and passengers), and participating in bus evacuation drills
• Is familiar with medically at‑risk students and their needs who ride the bus
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, Directives, and Regulations as outlined in the Non‑Certified and Transportation Handbooks
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Responsible for fueling your assigned bus and maintaining a safe fuel tank reserve
• Participates in all mandatory training and meetings
• Practices and maintains the confidentiality of student information
• Assures students riding in wheelchairs, safety seats, and/or seat belts are properly and safely secured (Special Education drivers only)
• Assures any medical equipment that may accompany a student is properly and safely secured (Special Education drivers only)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises students and maintains general discipline on the bus. If needed, follow up with appropriate school personnel according to corporation policy

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least 21 years old

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License, Class B with Air Brake, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements
• Complete the IDOE Pre‑service Certification course and the Annual Safety Meeting course to obtain and maintain a Yellow Card Standard Certification
• Participate in random drug testing and adhere to the SCS Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for CDL employees

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a friendly and cooperative manner with co‑workers, students, and school personnel
• Ability to read and understand maps
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written and electronic form
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies
• Ability to perform duties in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to use bus‑mounted tablets and applications associated with the job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and drive a large passenger vehicle
• The employee is required to walk or stand
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job
• The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100°F or below 32°F and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud to the point where you have to raise your voice to be heard

NOTE

The information contained in this job description is for the compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.