About this role
ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible
DETAILS: 9.5-month support staff positions with district-recognized holidays and paid sick leave. Leave may be prorated based on start date. These are full-time, approximately 25 hours per week positions, with a district provided benefits package that includes employee health, dental, life and vision insurance. COMPENSATION: According to the 2026-27 Support Staff Pay Schedule within the Bus Driver range. Placement within the range is based on like experience. The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.85.
JOB SUMMARY: To provide safe and efficient transportation by driving in a careful and prudent manner and exercising the highest degree of care so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district curriculum and extra-curricular program. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possessing a valid commercial driver license (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsement (S&P) OR being able to acquire appropriate licensing, endorsement, and training is required
• A high school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Prior school bus driving experience is preferred
• The ability to perform the essential job functions & be at least 21 years old is required
• The ability to manage the physical demands of the job and pass a physical health exam and drug test is required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of the essential functions
• The ability to present a certificate annually from a health examiner indicating that they are physically qualified to operate district vehicles to transport students is required of applicants
• The ability to be dependable and punctual is required
• The ability to work independently, use good judgment, think quickly, and respond to situations in a calm manner is required
• The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the assignment is required
• The ability to effectively supervise children is required
• The ability to communicate effectively with students in redirecting and using positive reinforcement is required
• The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population is required
• The ability to maintain confidential information is required
• The ability to work as a team player and communicate with staff and parents is required
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students and the school community is required
• The willingness to complete job-related training as needed is required
For more information regarding Bus Driver duties and responsibilities, please view the Bus Driver Job Description. All applicants must apply through Affton's Unified Talent Applicant Tracking website at: https://affton.tedk12.com/hire External candidates must have a resume entered into Unified Talent Applicant Tracking, prior to the closing date, in order to be considered for a position. Cover letters are optional. AFFTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT