School Bus Driver 2026-2027

Normandy; Normandy (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Normandy Schools Collaborative in Normandy, Missouri, seeks a School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 year to transport students safely to and from school and related activities. You will inspect the bus, maintain equipment, and communicate with administrators and families about routes and safety.

Reports to the Director of Transportation; classification is Classified, FLSA Non-Exempt, with a 10-month term. The role requires a CDL and proper permits, regular safety drills, and adherence to district

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Annual DOT physical & dexterity tests.
• Current CDL and School Bus Operator’s Permit required for school bus driving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, administrators, staff, and the community.
• Transport students to and from school and activities safely and on time.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Keep two-way radio on while bus is operating.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections for safety and fuel levels.
• Conduct post-trip inspections for cleanliness and vandals.
• Maintain route data as required by regulations.
• Report mechanical problems to district mechanics.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Conduct safety drills with students as required by Missouri law.
• Interpret routes and maps and report road hazards.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and workshops.
• Comply with Transportation Handbook and district policies.

Skills

Report writing

Present information

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Accuracy

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma

DOT physical & dexterity tests

CDL & School Bus Operator’s Permit

Job description

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School Bus Driver 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5840933

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

School bus drivers shall transport students to and from school and school related functions in a safe and efficient manner. It is their responsibility to inspect and maintain the school bus to ensure proper operating condition.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Non – Exempt

Terms Employment: 10 Months

Pay Grade: Classified Scheduled

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Be responsible for personal and district-owned equipment.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with students, parents, administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
• Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Keep two-way radio on at all times that the bus is in operation.
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel level.
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children.
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to district mechanics.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students’ discipline and medical records.
• Conducts safety drills with students as required by the State of Missouri.
• Interprets routes and maps and anticipates and reports road conditions and hazards.
• Attends monthly safety meetings and workshops.
• Comply with the Transportation Handbook and district polices, and regulations related to the job.
• Keeps interior of the bus clean.
• Obeys all state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to those implicating safety, pertaining to the operations of the school bus.
• Attends/Completes District PD and training.
• Additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to write reports consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, administrators, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to interface effectively with other district personnel.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with district requirements and School Board Policies.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Annual [D.O.T. (Department of Transportation)] physical & dexterity Tests
• Current CDL and School Bus Operator’s Permit required for school bus driving responsibilities
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements

REQUIREMENT

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.

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 regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emmai Brown
• 3855 Lucas and Hunt Rd.
• St. Louis, Missouri 63121
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]