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School Bus Driver - Hopkins Public Schools
Posted on 2025-10-29 8:28:51 PM
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At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no “typical” Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
SUMMARY:
Provides transportation for students to ensure they arrive safely and in a timely manner, to and from school and special events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
- Follows safe driving procedures; obeys all traffic signs and laws; operates vehicles with respect to driving conditions and in an energy efficient manner; follows route map and time schedule.
- Monitors students and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
- Reports behavior issues and other concerns to the supervisor.
- Performs daily vehicle inspections, and assures the bus is operating correctly.
- Conducts complete post-trip interior inspection of the school bus for remaining students before leaving the bus.
- Inspects vehicle and identifies vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.
- Cleans the bus interior, sweeps the floors, and cleans windows and seats.
- Fuels the bus.
- Completes all required daily written reports.
- Attends training programs and monthly department meetings.
- Completes annual Behind the Wheel and Student Management evaluations.
- Gives special seating assignments; follows district student behavior/conduct discipline plan; reviews and trains students to ride the school bus safely.
- Performs trip safety checks as required by supervisor and state regulations; reports all maintenance problems in a timely manner.
- Maintains maps and route sheets and updates as needed.
- The Blake bus driver is expected to provide ongoing feedback to the supervisor on the efficiency of the assigned routes.
- Continued steering, accelerating, braking and operation of service door and controls while driving.
- Successfully pass a DOT physical, background check, and drug test.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Driver’s license.
- Minnesota State Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with school bus/passenger endorsement.
- First Aid and CPR Certified.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
- District policies and procedures.
- Safety rules and regulations.
- First Aid and CPR.
- Safe driving techniques in all road conditions.
- Local geographical area, road systems, and city and state traffic regulations.
- Basic record keeping practices.
Required Skills:
- Operating vehicles in a safe manner and in compliance with all traffic laws, District policy and procedures, and state and local regulations.
- Adjusting and performing preventive maintenance on the vehicles to which they are assigned.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
- Recognizing potentially hazardous situations on the road and taking appropriate action.
- Reading and understanding a variety of plans and maps.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
- Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
- Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a transit vehicle in a traffic environment, with moderate physical requirements. Required to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a transit vehicle in a traffic environment.
Travel required to locations throughout the District and bus route.
Hours & Compensation:
Nonaffiliated G50
FTE: 1.0
Range: $29.21 - $33.38 per hour, DOE.
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE
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