School Bus Driver

Lake Ridge Academy is seeking School Bus Drivers for the 2026/2027 school year.

• Operate Vehicles Safely:
  Drive a school bus along a designated route in various weather and traffic conditions while strictly adhering to all traffic laws.
• Conduct Inspections:
  Perform required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the bus (checking brakes, tires, lights, and fluid levels) before every route.
• Manage Student Behavior:
  Maintain discipline and order on the bus; enforce safety rules and report any behavioral issues to school administrators or parents.
• Assist Passengers:
  Help students board and exit the bus safely.
• Maintain
  
  Schedule:
  
  Pick up and drop off students at designated stops according to a strict, pre‑planned time schedule.
• Report Incidents:
  Communicate immediately with the director regarding delays, mechanical breakdowns, emergencies, or student altercations.
• Maintain Records:
  Document mileage, fuel consumption, and passenger counts, and fill out incident or maintenance reports as required.

• Licensing:
  Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement and a School Bus (S) endorsement.
• Clean Driving Record: A clean driving history with no at‑fault accidents or major traffic violations in recent years is required, with no more than 4 points on your license.
• Background Check:
  Ability to pass thorough FBI and BCI background checks and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must meet strict physical, hearing, and vision requirements, and have a current T8 form.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Patience, reliability, and the ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, and school faculty.
• Pre‑service training:
  Must complete a 15 hour class.
• Salary is commensurate with other independent schools in the Midwest.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).