Job Description:
Special School District (SSD) bus drivers support students throughout St. Louis County by ensuring they are safely transported to school daily. Your commitment to creating a welcoming climate on your bus where students feel valued and cared for will positively impact their educational experience. By also managing student behavior with the support of your monitor and following all safety regulations, you will help us realize our mission of supporting and empowering students to excel to their greatest potential.
 
Bus drivers work Monday through Friday and are guaranteed a minimum of 2.5 hours each morning and 2.5 hours each afternoon, resulting in a minimum of 5 total hours each day. We are currently seeking assistants to join the team at the:
 
Central Garage, 5500 North Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, 63134
 
South Garage, 12731 West Watson, Sunset Hills, MO, 63126
  
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
 
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
 
Posting open until: 02/01/26
 
Salary

• $19.99/hr to $26.64/hr based on experience

Education and Experience

• Education transportation experience preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Must be 21 or older at time of hire

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Currently hold or qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License, a School Bus
• Driver’s endorsement and passenger endorsement (may obtain through District provided training) required
• Must hold a current drivers license with an excellent driving record

 Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 7 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account