Bus Driver 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

AVANT GARDE ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC.•Hollywood, FL

7d•$0 - $21

About The Position

The Activity Bus Driver transports participants among schools, athletic fields, practice fields and buildings, and other designated destinations safely and promptly. The driver inspects the bus before use, follows schedules, operates safety equipment, supervises passenger behavior, completes required documentation, and maintains or arranges maintenance of the vehicle. The role also requires compliance with safety procedures, applicable laws, and School Board policies; participation in training; and performance of other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Requirements

Basic comprehension and fluency in English.
Five years of licensed successful driving experience.
Pass a five-year driver’s license review based on a Department of Highway Safety Transcript of Driver Record.
Hold a Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements compatible with assigned duties before transporting participants and receiving a valid school bus driver’s license.
Complete 40 hours of pre-service training, including at least 20 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of behind-the-wheel training based on Florida’s Department of Education Basic School Bus Driver Curriculum.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare required written reports.
Be physically capable of operating the vehicle, as determined by an annual Form ESE 479 physical examination and a school district reflex test.
Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities required to perform school bus driver responsibilities.
At reappointment, meet bus driver qualifications, complete at least eight hours of in-service training in the preceding 12 months, and pass a Form ESE 479 physical examination and school district reflex test.
Have computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED Testing Program.
Bilingual skills.
Additional job-related qualifications specified by the hiring administrator.

Responsibilities

Inspect the bus before use, including its mechanical and operating components, safety equipment, and visible legal documents.
Follow bus schedules and pick up passengers at designated times and locations, transporting them promptly and safely.
Operate safety equipment, including stop arms and warning lights, responsibly.
Monitor passenger behavior and seating, communicate and enforce safety and conduct rules, and discharge passengers only at authorized locations.
Complete forms required by state and district regulations, including inspection reports, surveys, incident reports, and mileage logs.
Perform or arrange bus maintenance; fuel, clean, and sweep the bus; inspect it for damage or vandalism; and request repairs as needed.
Carry out duties in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Participate in training and review developments and information related to job responsibilities.
Follow safety procedures, federal and state requirements, and School Board policies.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.