Bus Driver - Open Route 

Calendar 188

Hours Vary

Paygrade 4 - $19.20

THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT CCPS SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Qualifications:Completion of approved DOE training course for the school bus driver

• Completion of approved DOE training course for the school bus driver
• CPR and First Aid approved training courses for school-based personnel
• Completion of and successfully passing a physical exam by a school board approved physician
• Experience as a school board substitute bus driver
• Valid Florida commercial driver’s license and all other required endorsements to drive a school bus
• Certification (or ability to become certified) as an ESE bus operator within six (6) months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma: high school diploma or equivalent.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Obeys all traffic laws.
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3. Maintains student discipline and reports undisciplined students to principal of school or to supervisor.
4. Keeps to assigned schedule when traffic conditions permit. 
5. Follows printed route for bus unless permission to follow an alternate route is given by the transportation office.
6. Performs pre-trip inspection of bus for mechanical defects.
7. Performs post-trip inspection of bus after each route.
8. Notifies the proper authorities in case of mechanical failures or tardiness on appropriate forms.
9. Discharges students only at authorized stops.
10. Exercises responsible leadership on all school trips.
11. Meets with the immediate supervisor at least once per year to review procedures to be used.
12. Transports only authorized persons as identified by the administration.
13. Reports all accidents, vehicle or student, immediately to the transportation office and completes all required forms.
14. Enforces all regulations against eating, drinking, smoking, dipping, chewing or any use of tobacco, drugs or related products on the bus.
15. Attends all required safety and training sessions.
16. Complies with all written official policies of the transportation department, school board policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
17. Maintains a clean and orderly bus.
18. Maintains effective working relationships with other employees, parents, and public.
19. Wears the prescribed uniform, when issued, at all times while driving a school bus.
20. Performs other duties consistent with the goals and objectives of the position.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=27376

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16990

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=18838

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process. 

Charlotte County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. CCPS CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 295.07.