Full Time Substitute Bus Driver (2026-2027) - Transportation

School Bus Operator

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for district students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

Position Details

Hours: 6.5 to 8 hours per day - depending on route (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Contract Length: 179 days per year

• 170 student instructional days
• 4 holidays
• 5 extended days

Contract Adjustments: Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date

Employment Status: Full-time with benefits

Employment Type: 10-month employee on the classified pay schedule

Qualifications & Requirements

• • Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Documentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsement.

Compensation & Experience Credit

Salary for the 2026-2027 school year will be based on Board approved salary schedule.

2025-2026 Pay Scale

• Starting Pay (Step 0): $20.91/hour
• Experienced Pay (Step 10): $23.09/hour

We value experience!

New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience.

• The hired applicant is responsible for submitting the BCPS Verification of Experience Form to prior employers for completion and return to HR.

Payroll Note: While this is an hourly position, the salary is distributed via a year-long contract over 10 months. You will receive 4 paychecks at the end of June.

Salary Formula: Hours per day Hourly rate = Daily rate Daily rate Contracted days = Annual salary. Annual salary Remaining pay periods = Gross biweekly pay

Benefits of Joining BCPS

We are committed to Moving Forward with our staff! Benefits include:

• Retirement: Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).
• Life Insurance (Total $50,000): FREE TO YOU! $20,000 paid by the State of Kentucky and $30,000 paid by BCPS.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health Insurance (employee premium based on plan selected) or Waiver HRA options.
• Time Off: Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Emergency Leave (prorated). Unused Personal Leave rolls over to Sick Leave. Unused Sick Leave rolls over.
• Optional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Sick Leave Bank Membership, Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3-dose immunization series), and Additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity.

Why Join BCPS?

At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forwardtogether. Come help create supportive, inclusive learning environments where students feel encouraged and empowered. Your role matters, your voice matters, and your work creates a lasting impact.

Join us. Inspire students. Shape futures. Help us keep Moving Forward.