School Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Rowlett Academy is seeking a responsible and safety-focused Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and related activities. The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a school bus along assigned routes and schedules
- Ensure student safety during transport, including proper boarding and exiting procedures
- Maintain order and discipline on the bus in accordance with school policies
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Report mechanical issues, delays, accidents, or incidents promptly
- Maintain required driving logs and documentation
- Comply with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations
Qualifications
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Clean driving record
- Successful completion of background check and drug screening
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff
- Knowledge of local traffic laws and safety regulations
- Previous school bus driving experience preferred but not required
Skills & Competencies
- Strong focus on safety and risk awareness
- Excellent time management and reliability
- Calm demeanor and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently
Work Environment
- Split shifts (morning and afternoon routes)
- Occasional field trips and extracurricular transportation
- Interaction with students of various ages K-8th grade
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Rich medical health insurance benefits with strong employer contribution
- One year’s salary equivalent in free life insurance
- Paid Teladoc membership for employee and household
- Voluntary benefits including disability, supplemental life, hospitalization, accident, critical illness insurance, and retirement investment options