2025-26 Bus Driver Full & Part Time (30 dollars/hour base)

Frontier Schools • Kansas City, MO

120d • $30

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions, ensuring timely arrival and adherence to safety standards. This role demands maintaining a safe vehicle condition, enforcing appropriate behavior on the bus, and handling emergency situations with diligence. The position reports to the Transportation Supervisor and is classified as Non-Exempt. It can be part-time or full-time, with a calendar type of 10 months, and summer work may be assigned. The base pay is $30/hour.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Missouri commercial driver's license with S endorsement.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Pre-employment Physical Exam.
• Pre-employment Drug Screening.
• Entry into the District Drug/Alcohol Testing Program.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Operate school buses over scheduled routes and special trips in a safe, efficient manner.
• Enforce safe and appropriate behavior of riders, maintaining discipline and adhering to guidelines.
• Memorize student names and faces for accurate, secure transportation.
• Make timely decisions in various situations for student safety.
• Navigate through confined streets and unfamiliar areas confidently.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents, maintaining a positive, safe environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Respond to incidents, complaints, and emergencies, taking appropriate action.
• Train and guide students on safe boarding and exiting procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary bus environment.
• Adhere to local traffic regulations and report any delays or accidents.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members.
• Interact positively with students and model appropriate behavior.
• Recognize, evaluate, and respond to incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergencies.
• Train and work with students and passengers to encourage and reinforce safe loading and unloading.
• Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc., to gather information and stay current.
• Effectively inform school personnel and parents of events, policies, and practices.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to document activities.
• Operate specialized routes for students with special needs.
• Serve in a standby capacity, ready to adjust to changes and emergencies.
• Conduct field/activity trips, applying safety and common sense.
• Follow the state and district policies, regulations, procedures, and manuals.

Benefits

• Full-Time Employment: Bus Drivers are considered full-time if they work at least 25 hours per week.
• Compensation: Paid twice a month.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid holidays including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Memorial Day.
• Snow Day Pay: Receive pay during snow days when the school conducts virtual instruction.
• Health Benefits: Eligible for comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement Benefits: Eligible for retirement plan benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible for earning PTO days.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees