Position Title

Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator 2025/26

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$25.00 / Hour Minimum Starting

Job Description

There is an immediate opening for a Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator in the Transportation Department.  This is a full-time, 8 hour per day position, working 12 months per year.

Job responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

• Instruct new employees and retrain current employees in the driving of school buses or mini-buses and vans in compliance with New York State laws and district procedures
• Plan, organize, and monitor district-wide bus driver training and safe driving programs in compliance with state laws
• Evaluate drivers in compliance with Article 19A of the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles
• Review accident reports, discuss incidents with the bus drivers involved and report findings to the Transportation Director or other higher-level staff member
• Train drivers in the proper procedures to follow in the case of an accident or emergency
• Assist classroom teachers in the delivery of safe riding instructions
• Observe bus stations and student walking routes for problems and make suggestions on resolving conflicts or improving procedure
• Assist the Director of Transportation in communications with representatives of state and local government agencies
• Maintain records and files relative to safety and driver performance
• Compile periodic, monthly and annual reports to be submitted to the Transportation Director
• Operate a school bus or mini-bus under the direction of the Head Bus Driver in the transport of students

Additional characteristics, skills preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of New York State Department of Motor Vehicle law as it pertains to bus driver safety training and education
• Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to bus operator training; good knowledge of state, town, city, and village traffic laws
• Good knowledge of safety and first aid procedures
• Skill in instructing other employees
• Ability to maintain confidential records/files
• Ability to plan, organize, and monitor programs
• Patience
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Civil Service Title

Head Bus Driver

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus
• Possession of a current Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake and *P* (Passenger) endorsement and *S* (School Bus) endorsement, issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment
• 19-A Certified Examiner Certification
• School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) Certification
• Must meet all other State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment.

Application Procedure

Complete an online application and upload any necessary documents.

Job Category

Transportation

Job Location

Bus

Additional Information