Bus Driver Liberty Local Schools

POSITION:

• Bus Driver
• Non-Certified
• Training Available

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

• Part-Time
• 188-day Contract

REPORTS TO:

• Transportation Supervisor

LIBERTY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT:

• The Liberty Local School District partners with a diverse community to provide excellent educational programs to prepare future-ready students.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Liberty Local Schools is seeking a dedicated and responsible Bus Driver to join our transportation team. The ideal candidate will ensure the safe and timely transport of students to and from school and related activities while adhering to all safety regulations and operational policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a school bus and transport students on designated routes ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations regarding student behavior on the bus.
• Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus providing support to those with special needs.
• Communicate effectively with students parents and school personnel addressing questions or concerns as necessary.
• Complete required paperwork including daily logs incident reports and maintenance reports.
• Participate in ongoing training programs to stay current with safety regulations and procedures.
• Follow all state and federal transportation laws and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Liberty Local School District provides free training for certification for this position.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with children.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience adaptability and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in a school transportation setting is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
• Capability to assist students as needed including lifting and securing wheelchairs or mobility devices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position may require occasional evening and weekend school events and activities commitments.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Individuals interested in the above position should submit the following:

1. A Liberty Local Schools application - available for download online at: A letter of interest and resume with other information the applicant deems essential to:

Natalie Wright BOE Administrative Assistant

Board of Education Office

4115 Shady Rd.

Youngstown OH 44505

The Liberty Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to its employment policies personnel practices or educational programs on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability sexual orientation or age. No question on the application is asked for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicants consideration for employment because of his or her race color religion national origin sex disability sexual orientation or age. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under Section 2921.13 of the Revised Code which is a misdemeanor of the first-degree.