Special Needs Bus Driver (8438)

Transportation; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Grande Elementary School District Transportation in Casa Grande, AZ seeks a Special Needs Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and accompany excursions. Immediate start with a 10-month school year. The district provides training for new bus drivers and supports a safe, structured environment for students.

Expect 25-40 hours per week at $19.40 per hour with benefits. Requires safety protocols including drug testing, background checks, and pre-placement physical exam as part

Qualifications

• Passing alcohol and drug test required
• Pre-placement physical exam
• Criminal background clearance required
• Random drug testing implemented

Responsibilities

• Advises students and passengers of appropriate behavior
• Assesses incidents, accidents and emergencies
• Assists Bus Assistant, students and passengers
• Attends trainings and meetings
• Cleans assigned vehicles interior/exterior
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Drives school bus
• Fuels vehicle and performs basic maintenance checks
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Reports incidents and observations
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, staff
• Supervises students during transit
• Assists other personnel as needed

Job description

Special Needs Bus Driver (8438)

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This job is also posted in Casa Grande Elementary School District 4

Job Details

Job ID: 5465757

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 10, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose

• Transporting special needs students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions
• Ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition
• Ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses

Responsibilities

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations
• Assists Bus Assistant, students and other passengers
• Attends meetings, trainings, etc.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Drives school bus/s
• Fuels assigned vehicle, (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.)
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)
• Prepares documents and reports, (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, MIPS forms, etc.)
• Reports observations and/or incidents, (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, health, etc.)
• Responds to inquires, (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.)
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit
• Assists other personnel as may be required

Experience is desired. Full time with Benefits - 25-40 hrs. per week. $15.25 per hour - depending on experience; w/Certificate. The District trains new bus drivers.

Qualifications - Alcohol and Drug Test, Pre-placement Physical Exam, Criminal Justice fingerprint/background clearance, Random drug testing.

This is a 10 month School Year position only.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.40 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Stacy Howell , Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Services
• 220 W. Kortsen Road
• Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]