School Bus Driver

Must meet all Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and Miami‑Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) standards for school bus drivers, including successful completion of:

Fingerprinting and Level II background clearance

Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major violations in the past three years.

Ability to manage student behavior calmly and positively using restorative and respectful strategies.

: You live out KIPP Miami’s Heartbeat Principles by showing empathy, consistency, and reliability in all student interactions.

: You maintain your vehicle and appearance to the highest standards and represent KIPP Miami with excellence.

The hourly rate for this role is $18 - $24,

commensurate with experience.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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KIPP Miami is looking for reliable and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to provide efficient, caring transportation for our students.

Driving our brand-new electric school buses, you will ensure students arrive safely to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities, embodying KIPP Miami’s core values every mile of the way.

Safely operate a school bus in accordance with all state, federal, and district regulations.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the bus is operating safely and properly maintained.

Ensure the safe loading, unloading, and seating of all students, including those with disabilities or mobility needs.

Maintain discipline and ensure appropriate student conduct while on the bus, consistent with KIPP’s values of respect and safety.

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit

www.kippmiami.org

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