Full-Time School Bus Driver

About the role

Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, and student-focused Full-Time School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and school-sponsored activities. The School Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus in a safe and professional manner, maintaining a positive and respectful environment for students, following assigned routes and schedules, and complying with applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education, PennDOT, and school transportation requirements. This is a 40-hour-per-week position.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Operate the school bus in compliance with applicable Pennsylvania laws, regulations, and Lincoln Leadership Academy policies.
• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and transportation procedures.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Report mechanical issues, safety concerns, accidents, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly school bus.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment.
• Assist students with safely boarding and exiting the bus when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school-related matters.
• Complete required transportation logs, inspection reports, mileage records, and other documentation.
• Communicate effectively with school administration and transportation personnel regarding delays, route issues, student concerns, and emergencies.
• Participate in required safety training and professional development.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned by school administration.

Requirements

• Must meet applicable Pennsylvania requirements for employment as a school bus driver.
• Valid Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required Passenger (P) and School Bus endorsements, or ability to obtain all required credentials.
• Appropriate air-brake qualification, as applicable.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete all required Pennsylvania school bus driver training, testing, physical examinations, and certifications.
• Successful completion of all required criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and school administration.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, patience, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Previous School Bus Driving Or Pupil Transportation Experience Preferred.

Skills

• Dependable and punctual
• Safety-oriented and responsible
• Patient and respectful when working with students
• Professional when interacting with families and staff
• Comfortable managing student behavior appropriately
• Familiar with the Lehigh Valley area
• Able to respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies
• Committed to providing safe, reliable, and consistent transportation for Lincoln Leadership Academy students

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The workweek may include: morning student transportation routes, afternoon student transportation routes,