School Bus Driver
Lake Ridge Academy is seeking School Bus Drivers for the 2026/2027
school year. School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and extracurricular activities on established time schedules. They must conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections, enforce passenger safety rules, manage student behavior, and ensure children safely enter and exit the bus.
school year. School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and extracurricular activities on established time schedules. They must conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections, enforce passenger safety rules, manage student behavior, and ensure children safely enter and exit the bus.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements
- 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 careers@lakeridgeacademy.org.
Tel: (440) 327-1175
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.