School Bus Driver Substitute and Activity

Openings as of 7/7/2026

School Bus Driver (Full Time, Substitute and Activity)

• Position Type:
  Transportation / Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 4/21/2021
• Location:
  
  Cascade Public Schools

BUS DRIVER

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Wages: $25.00 per hour plus signing bonus

Eligibility for CDL Funding: CPS will provide funding to obtain a CDL and compensate with a $2,000 bonus upon completion of licensure and 80 hours driving time. Year end bonus of $3.00 per hour driven during the year.

Disclaimer: Additional conditions also apply to qualify for a transportation bonus, district policy available upon request.

It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan.

• Drive school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
• Board and discharge student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
• Transport students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips.
• Enforce District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintain discipline on buses.
• Prepare student discipline citations as needed.
• Prepare daily reports of mileage, time, and student loads.
• Maintain bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
• Perform minor bus maintenance checks and report maintenance needs.
• Render first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
• Transport other materials in District vehicles.
• Service buses with gas and oil and check tires, battery, and belts.
• Maintain good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
• Instruct students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
• During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities in the transportation department.
• Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus driving and transporting students.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of valid Montana commercial driver’s license, accompanied by satisfactory medical examination report.
• Holds valid basic First Aid certificate.
• Holds valid TR-35 Form.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of geography of the School District and other districts served.
• Operate school bus, exercising good judgment and extreme caution.
• Drive school bus safely over variety of normal and hazardous road conditions.
• Maintain order among students on a bus.
• Learn designated bus route, bus stops, and District traffic hazards.
• Make route reports.
• Keep simple records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Two-way radio equipment, special needs equipment, telephone/voice mail.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,…