School Bus Driver 2026-27 School Year

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District; Ballston Lake (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is seeking a School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of children to and from school-related activities. The ideal candidate will possess a Certified Driver’s License with a school bus endorsement and have good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws.

The role involves operating a school bus on a regular schedule, maintaining order among passengers, and reporting any operational defects. The district values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Certified Driver’s License with a school bus endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus safely and efficiently.
• Maintain orderly conduct of children on the bus.
• Keep the bus clean and perform minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Driving safety practices

Traffic laws and regulations

Ability to operate a bus

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills with children

Education

Certified Driver’s License with a “S” School Bus endorsement

Job description

This position involves responsibility for the operation of a school bus in the transporting of children to and from school-related activities. A School Bus Driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowing the operator in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
• Reports any operational defect to the immediate superior;
• Informs children about safety practices;
• Maintains orderly conduct of children on a bus;
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
• May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Certified Driver’s License with a “S” School Bus endorsement at time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.

Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.