[2026-27] KIPP Durham Bus Driver (CDL Required, starting at $18/hr)

ROLE OVERVIEW

To transport students to and from school and other designated sites and ensure the safety of the student passengers while operating a school bus. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Assistant Manager alongside being accountable to the Director of Transportation. As a KIPP ENC school bus driver, you will comply with all NC School Bus Safety laws in accordance with the NC Department of Transportation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold the mission and vision of KIPP ENC
• Provide a safe, healthy, consistent, positive, caring environment for children and staff that promotes:
• A positive student culture
• Happy and healthy students and parents
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with management team and co-workers
• Report to work daily and on time
• Complete Pre and Post Trip bus inspections daily
• Drives safely and efficiently and adheres to all NC traffic laws
• Exercise good judgement and extreme caution while operating a school bus
• Timely report all mechanical issues to the Transportation Assistant Manager or Transportation Manager
• Perform periodical drills as required by state law
• Attend various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and Safe Schools Training online
• Accountable for student management and discipline
• Discuss Bus Expectations with student passengers
• Timely complete Bus Conduct report on student(s) not meeting expectations

• Must be at least 18 years old to lawfully drive a bus
• A minimum of six (6) months of driving experience
• Must have a NC driver's license for a minimum of six (6) months
• No major traffic violations in two (2) years
• Must have a valid NCDL with "P' (Passenger) and "S" (School bus) endorsements
• Must have a valid NCDOT medical card
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening