Bus Driver

Job Description

Position: School Bus Driver
Reports to: Transportation Associate/Manager
Start Date: Immediate OR Mid-July for training ahead of school starting in August

KIPP Jacksonville seeks school bus drivers to transport children to and from school each day on established routes.

• Conduct Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections to Ensure Safe Operation
• Drive a School Bus Route – Picking up and Dropping Off Student Passengers at Established Stops on Route
• Conduct Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections to Ensure All Passengers Have Left the Bus
• Attend and Participate in Monthly Safety Meetings to Learn and Assist Others in Achieving the Highest Professional Driving Skill Level and Student Management.
• Clean Bus as Necessary to Maintain Professional Appearance and Positive School Image
• As Requested or Desired Take Field Trip Runs to Transport Student and Other Passengers to and From Their Destinations
• Other duties as needed

The pay range starts at $22 hourly and adjusts to account for verified years of school bus driving experience. In addition to morning or afternoon routes, there are many opportunities for additional work including extracurricular runs, such as field trips. Safety incentives are also awarded annually.

For reference, start of school routes will likely be around 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM. Afternoon would likely be 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM. The hours are for Monday‑Friday, except early release every Wednesday when students dismiss at 1:30 PM. Afternoon routes on Wednesday would run 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.

* subject to change

• At least 21 years old (required)
• High school diploma (required)
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years (required)
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a DOT physical, pre‑employment drug test and criminal background check (required)
• Clear alignment with KIPP Jacksonville’s mission (required)
• CDL Class A or B with P and S endorsement license (required)
• Minimum of one year of bus driving experience (highly preferred)

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at:

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here:

If you have questions about this position, please email Ms. Gregory ase understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.