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EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

Beginning Date:

October 12, 2026

Completion Date:

Open Until Filled Job Cannot Be Filled Prior To:

October 19, 2026 Posting Expires Upon Hiring or June 30, 2027

LOCATION:

Transportation

POSITION

Bus Driver

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 5 years licensed driving experience. Training will be provided for Class B CDL with airbrakes, passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement.

SALARY RANGE

$18,868 for a 6 hour per day route. Plus adjustments for documented, applicable experience. (The salary is pending collective negotiations for the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule)

TERM OF CONTRACT

10 Months

•6 hour per day route (2026-2027 School Year)

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Social Security Florida Retirement System Sick Leave-Per School Board Rules Health Insurance-Per School Board Rules

FINGERPRINTS

Required (Unless Current Employee)

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CONTACT:

Human Resources Department P.O. Box 1678 Wauchula, FL 33873

Phone:

863-773-9058

Website:

www.hardee.k12.fl.us

• Beginning July 1, 1993, all permanent positions with the Hardee County School Board will require fingerprint screening (criminal history) by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. All Employees are probationary until fingerprints are cleared

F.S. 1012.32.

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) https://info.flclearinghouse.com All Employees are probationary until fingerprints are cleared

F.S. 1012.32

Pre-employment requirement $100.00 charge to employee.

•As of August 26, 1993, pre-employment drug screening is now a requirement for employment with the Hardee County School Board. Appointment will be contingent upon a satisfactory report from the drug screening completed by a third party, medical facility, selected by the Hardee County School Board.

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•See complete job description in the Hardee County Job Description Manual.

•The Hardee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age disability or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. If you require any type of accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability you may contact: Melanie Henderson Director of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 863-773-9058 Tamara Taylor-Camilo Director of Student Services Section 504 Contact 863-773-2600 If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please call the Hardee County School District by calling the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771.

Vision Statement:

We provide all students a high-quality education in a nurturing and creative environment to develop responsible citizens.

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