School Bus Driver: Safely Shaping Student Journeys

Galion City SD; Galion (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Galion City Schools seeks a responsible School Bus Driver to transport students safely in accordance with state laws and district policies. The role emphasizes discipline, neat appearance, and positive public relations while maintaining routes, schedules and event transportation.

The ideal candidate holds a CDL with endorsements for passenger and school bus, passes required background checks, and completes required trainings. This full-time position operates within the Galion, Ohio area.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pass BCI background check.
• Pass FBI background checks as required (every 5 years).
• Understand pupil transportation within edu program & board policies.
• Previous successful driver experience.
• Physically qualified per annual physical (OAC 3301-83-07).
• Hold CDL Class A/B/C with P (Passenger Vehicle) and S (School Bus) endorsements.
• Complete pre-service and yearly in-service training (OAC 3301-83-10).
• Capable of assisting students with disabilities.
• Good moral character and attendance record.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Abide by all rules and procedures affecting pupil transportation.
• Maintain PBIS training per district protocols.
• Ensure safe operating conditions and bus cleanliness.
• Maintain pupil control and report violations as required.
• Maintain routes, stops and time schedules.
• Suggest routing improvements with approval.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Transportation Director.
• Follow procedures for reporting bus accidents.
• Attend bus driver meetings and emergency dismissals.
• Promote good public relations by appearance, attitude, and conduct.
• Assist with school events and field trips as needed.
• Identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Attend four hours of safety in-service.
• Follow Transportation Handbook.
• Organize tasks to completion.
• Seek to improve performance and outcomes.

Skills

CDL license

Background checks

Public relations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Galion City Schools seeks a responsible School Bus Driver to transport students safely in accordance with state laws and district policies. The role emphasizes discipline, neat appearance, and positive public relations while maintaining routes, schedules and event transportation.

The ideal candidate holds a CDL with endorsements for passenger and school bus, passes required background checks, and completes required trainings. This full-time position operates within the Galion, Ohio area.