Demo

School Bus Driver

Glassboro Public School District
Glassboro, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a School Bus Driver. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years of age, have a High School diploma, a basic New Jersey driver’s license, and have three (3) years driving experience. A minimum of a class C commercial driver’s license. Must have (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsements. Must have 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses, 70-degree peripheral vision in each eye, be able to recognize red, green, and amber colors, and be morally and physically fit. Background check and fingerprints required.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor/Transportation Coordinator

JOB GOAL/MAJOR FUNCTIONS :

Safely and efficiently drive school bus to assigned locations on a designated route in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation. Assure the safety of students during transport and loading and unloading from buses. Perform routine safety inspections.

  • Pick up and discharge students at established bus stops; escort children across streets or roadways, stopping traffic as necessary; report incidents or conditions affecting the safety of students as appropriate.
  • Conduct Pre-Trip & Post-Trip inspections. Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections including cleaning windows, mirrors, and bus interior and exterior; check overall condition of tires and rims, ensure there are no obstructions to the tires, check and maintain fuel, oil, (possible leakage) and water levels. Check brakes, brake lights, wheelchair lifts, and doors (including emergency exists), report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Inspect wheelchairs and car/safety seats for safe transportation of students.
  • Instruct students of safe riding procedures; maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies.
  • Assist students with special needs to board, ride, and exit the bus safely; assist students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assuring students are safely fastened into their seats; secure adaptive and assistive devices; utilize wheelchair lifts and tie-downs; operate a hydraulic lift as assigned.
  • Communicate with students, parents, and District personnel, to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to bus routes, schedules, student behavior, and other assigned activities.
  • Prepare student conduct, incident, and accident reports.
  • Maintain electronic data collection, such as daily pre-trip inspection, daily mileage, student count, and school bus routing.
  • Conduct State mandated school bus evacuations drills as required.
  • Maintain routine written or electronic records related to inspections, maintenance, and assigned activities.
  • Administer first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
  • Attend classes, safety meetings, and in-service trainings as assigned or as required for maintenance of certificate and license.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

This is a ten (10) month position with salary and contract terms to be negotiated with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.

EVALUATION :

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

GPSD communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the email do_not_reply@talentedk12.com to your safe senders list.

GPSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information rpreston@gpsd.us , 856-652-2700, or by mail, 560 Bowe Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. It is the policy of GPSD to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation.

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a School Bus Driver?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the School Bus Driver career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$31,558 - $47,628
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$34,049 - $46,981
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$35,212 - $45,975
Income Estimation: 
$31,558 - $47,628
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$34,049 - $46,981
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$35,212 - $45,975
Income Estimation: 
$34,049 - $46,981
Income Estimation: 
$61,909 - $89,672
Income Estimation: 
$39,516 - $51,538
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$33,012 - $46,384
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$31,558 - $47,628

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the School Bus Driver.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Safety Procedures Skill

    • Income Estimation: $34,627 - $47,983
    • Income Estimation: $39,516 - $51,538
  • DOT Regulations Skill

    • Income Estimation: $34,049 - $46,981
    • Income Estimation: $37,670 - $46,829
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Glassboro Public School District

Glassboro Public School District
Hired Organization Address Glassboro, NJ Full Time
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School is seeking (3) qualified candidates in the capacity of a Classroom Aide. This position is r...
Glassboro Public School District
Hired Organization Address Glassboro, NJ Full Time
Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a Groundskeeper. This position is responsibl...
Glassboro Public School District
Hired Organization Address Glassboro, NJ Full Time
Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a Substitute Custodian-Housekeeper. This pos...
Glassboro Public School District
Hired Organization Address Glassboro, NJ Full Time
Elementary Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute Glassboro Public Schools is currently seeking a Long Term Substitute...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other School Bus Driver jobs in the Glassboro, NJ area that may be a better fit.

School Bus Driver (Seasonal)

St. Augustine Preparatory School, Richland, NJ

School Bus Driver

STA, Williamstown, NJ

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!