School Bus Driver: Safe Routes & Student Support

Leona Group Schools; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leona Group Schools is hiring a full-time school bus driver to transport students between home, school, and activities across our Arizona campuses. You will adhere to schedules, follow safety procedures, and maintain orderly, safe bus operations while communicating with parents and school staff.

The role requires a valid school bus endorsement, CPR/First Aid credentials, and a current medical examiner's certificate, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and professional conduct in

Qualifications

• Basic writing, reading and communications skills as acquired through a high school diploma or higher.
• Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred.
• Driver’s license with Passenger and School bus endorsements.
• CPR certification
• First Aid certification
• Arizona school bus driver certificate issued by AZDPS/STU
• Medical Examiner's certificate
• Physical performance test (PPT)
• Clear background check including motor vehicle record to enable the individual to be covered through the school’s insurance regarding student transportation.
• Able to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents even in stressful situations such as delays or accidents; maintain order and discipline.
• Able to comply with routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks, end-of-shift sweep, and other duties.
• Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus or other assigned vehicle to transport students between home and school or on school-sponsored activities.
• Adhere to transportation schedules so that students arrive on time to school or home.
• Follow all traffic rules, safety procedures, and school expectations for transportation programs.
• Report incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to school administration and complete related reports.
• Participate in safety drills, driver training, certification procedures, or other steps to maintain driving credentials.
• Submit to random drug tests as required by regulations.
• Implement student procedures to ensure safety on the bus and report behavior concerns.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding needs or concerns; notify admins of deviations from schedule.
• Maintain high level of cleanliness on assigned vehicle(s).
• Notify administrator of repairs or maintenance on vehicle(s).

Skills

Reading & Writing

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Arizona school bus driver certificate

Medical Examiner's certificate

Background check clearance

Tools

Bus endorsements

Job description

Leona Group Schools is hiring a full-time school bus driver to transport students between home, school, and activities across our Arizona campuses. You will adhere to schedules, follow safety procedures, and maintain orderly, safe bus operations while communicating with parents and school staff.

The role requires a valid school bus endorsement, CPR/First Aid credentials, and a current medical examiner's certificate, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and professional conduct in