A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
Beachwood City School District, and Ohio Education Job Board:
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Job Details
Job ID:
5865620
Application Deadline:
Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
The Beachwood City School District has an opening for a bus driver for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Start date:
AUGUST 18
BEACHWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Position:
Bus Driver
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Employment Status:
Beachwood Union of Support Staff (BUSS) Contract
I. Position Summary
Transport students to and from a variety of school sites and activities
II. Required Education, Experience & Qualifications
High School education or equivalent
A valid and appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with State of Ohio Certification to drive a school bus
Two or more years experience as a bus driver preferred
Satisfactory completion of BCII and FBI background checks
III. Job Responsibilities & Duties
Drive a school bus safely in accordance all applicable Federal and Ohio State Laws
Follow time schedules
Oversee the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual
May operate a special lift bus and loads and unloads students in wheelchairs
Properly secure students, if required, in bus seats or wheelchair harnessing
Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
Conduct daily safety and operational inspection and paperwork of assigned vehicle
Maintain a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules as required
Attend meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned
Maintain current required licenses and certificates
Performs other related duties as assigned IV. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of effective child guidance practices and principles
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
Ability to complete mandated training requirements required for licensing by the Ohio Department of Education
Ability to effectively communicate and relate to students in a positive and sensitive manner
Ability to maintain effectiveness in a stressful situation
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
V. Personal Conduct Requirements
The employee shall exercise honesty and integrity in his/her relationships with the Board of Education and the administration
The employee shall promote a positive image of the District through exemplary personal conduct
The employee shall report misconduct or violations of policy or procedure following established Board policy
The employee shall actively support the efforts of the Board of Education and the Superintendent in the pursuit of District goals and interests
The employee shall not disrupt District operations or undermine the positions of the Board of Education and administration
The employee shall demonstrate the ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, students and the public and promote a positive image of the district through exemplary personal conduct including but not limited to:
The ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with tact, diplomacy and excellent grammar
The demonstration of effective listening skills
Remaining free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Beachwood City School District
VI. Physical Demands
Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer and other equipment, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead - above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
