Suburban Route Driver

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Job : 5957329

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Winterset CSD:
We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are College, Career, and Life Ready.

• TITLE:
  
  Suburban Route Driver
• DEPARTMENT:
  Transportation Department
• REPORTS TO:
  
  Director of Buildings & Grounds and Transportation Director
• RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:
  Director of Teaching & Learning and Building Instructional Coaches
• BASIC FUNCTION:
  Responsible for driving a school bus to transport students to and from school via a predetermined route ensuring students arrive safely.

• Possess Chauffeur’s Driver's License.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
• Has an acceptable driving record and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Able to pass a DOT physical examination every two years as required by State of Iowa law as well as a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be physically capable of operating a school bus, bus safety equipment, and in providing assistance to passengers in evacuations and in the performance of other duties required by a school bus driver.
• New drivers must complete the New Driver Class on-line class and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Chauffeur’s Driver's License.
• Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, training commensurate with position desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred experience in transportation services or related experience.

• Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following
  
  Skills:
• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of “We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences.”
• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
• Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
• Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
• Pride - in self, others, school, and community
• Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
• Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
• Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
• Ability to affirm and encourage others
• Ability to grow groups
• Self-control
• Social skills
• Self-motivated
• Optimistic
• Ability to demonstrate genuine caring
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others and as member of our team
• Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to learn.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
• Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.
• Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
• Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.