School Bus Driver/Trainer 26-27 School Year

Position Type:
Service Workers/BUS DRIVER

Date Posted:
3/5/2026

Location:
Transportation Department

Closing Date:
04/06/2026
The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our school district will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!


School Bus Driver/Trainer

Reports To: Coordinator of Transportation
Takes Direction From: Fleet Manager
Schedule/Calendar: 183 days per year; Hours /day and hours/week vary depending on route

Summary: The job of Bus Driver Trainer was established for the purpose of providing classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training of applicants and bus drivers; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; and maintaining required documents for audit in compliance with state certification and district, state, and federal requirements.

Salary: $30.03/hr. - $33.37/hr. (Based on experience)

Essential Functions:

• Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the requirements of the school bus driver trainer.
• Conducts regular safety meetings for the purpose of informing bus drivers of changes in laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinates activities (e.g., bus driver training programs, safety workshops/programs, out-of-town trips, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with established guidelines.
• Develops and implements safety-related programs, safety workshops, and information systems for the purpose of implementing effective systems and/or procedures.
• Evaluates the driving performance of bus drivers (e.g., checks drivers' usage of vehicle equipment, handling of on-the-road situations, interactions with students, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe and proper operations of the school bus.
• Performs the full range of School Bus Driver duties for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plans, organizes, and teaches bus driver training programs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law.
• Provides classroom instruction and/or behind-the-wheel training for the purpose of providing instruction to bus drivers and applicants and/or addressing school bus regulations/safety procedures
• Reviews pertinent data for the purpose of keeping current on all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to school buses and drivers.
• Drives a bus in emergency situations over a designated route in accordance with a specified time schedule.
• Rides with bus drivers and evaluates new bus stops, changes in routes, or driver performance. Provides remedial training as needed.
• Accurate documentation of worked time via time clock and/or time sheets.
• Submits to Drug/Alcohol testing as required by Federal and State DOT.
• Abides by all district and departmental policies and regulations as written.

Education and/or Certification Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Needed:

• Five years of experience operating school buses in the transportation of regular and special needs students
• Supervisory training and/or experience that could provide the desired knowledge and abilities
• Third Party Examiner Certificate and Card
• Pennsylvania CDL Drivers' License, Class B with School Bus and Air Brake endorsement preferred (Will train the right candidate).

Requisite Skills:

• Personal driving history accident/violation free for a minimum previous three years
• No record of DUI or felony while operating a motor vehicle at any time
• Criminal record free of convictions as set forth in PA Act 34 and Act 151
• Able to pass the annual school bus driver's physical as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code
• Physically able to render aid to students in the event of an accident or emergency
• Must be able to read and speak English.

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work
Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.