2026-27 School Bus Driver

About the role

The School Bus Driver for Regular and Special Education position at Norman Public Schools is responsible for driving school buses to and from schools and other locations, ensuring the safety of students and adhering to transportation policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school bus to and from school and other locations, following predetermined routes and time schedules.
• Operate the wheelchair lift for those needing special assistance and ensure they are in proper seat restraints as per Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements.
• Alter routes as necessary to compensate for emergency weather/road conditions.
• Only allow authorized riders on the bus to pick up and discharge riders at authorized stops.
• Maintain proper discipline on the bus and ensure bus rules are followed to ensure the driver's and passengers' safety.
• Report incidents of rule violations to the Transportation Administration to correct the problem.
• You may be required to talk with parents.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus and encourage students to follow bus rules relative to food, litter, etc.
• Complete the digital bus inspection report before each operation.
• The bus should always have at least one-half tank of fuel and one-half tank of DEF. Immediately report any equipment or other mechanical problems to their supervisor.
• Notify the supervisor or proper authority of all accidents and bus delays immediately.
• Ensure each student is provided with a copy of the bus rider rules.
• Explain rules, regulations, and safety precautions to the student riders each year and practice bus evacuations during the first two weeks of each semester.
• Aid with field/activity trips by following established procedures.
• Must be familiar with school bus regulations listed in the manual for school bus drivers provided by the Oklahoma State Board of Education (SDE) and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Must practice safe driving operations at all times.
• Must comply with all state and federal laws and Norman Public Schools policies and protocols.
• The applicant must pass the pre-employment FMCSA drug test and remain actively enrolled in the FMCSA Random Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Perform all primary and collateral duties as assigned by a Transportation Department Administrator.

Requirements

• Class B Oklahoma CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children is preferred but not necessary.
• Must pass the Oklahoma Annual State Department of Education physical.

Qualifications

• Successful job performance requires good customer service/people skills, handling problems, and providing information and technical assistance as requested.
• Comply with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injuries to staff or students.
• Follow school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies as outlined in Board Policy 3005, and other work habits and concerns for staff.
• Creativity, initiative, and practical problem-solving are critical to the position's success.
• Help manage the computerization of school district operations.
• Provide training and support to district staff in using administrative computer systems.
• Perform such tasks to the ultimate benefit of the educational program.
• An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the job's complexity.
• An incumbent can choose the solution since there may be several ways to solve a problem.

Skills

• Good customer service/people skills.
• Handling problems.
• Providing information and technical assistance.
• Complying with safety guidelines and policies.
• Following school dress standards.
• Practical problem-solving.
• Managing the computerization of school district operations.
• Training and supporting district staff in using administrative computer systems.
• Utilizing discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment.

Benefits

Norman Public Schools offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay schedule for the School Bus Driver for Regular and Special Education position is Bus Driver FLSA Classification: Non-exempt.

Schedule

The contract for this position is 173 days.