Special Education School Bus Driver

NRT Bus, Inc.

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Minneapolis, MN Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 23, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description
Transit Team, Inc.

Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026!

Looking for a rewarding and flexible job? Join our team of dedicated School Bus Drivers and make a difference in your community!


Location: Minneapolis, MN
Compensation: Starting pay $27.00/hr. + Full Benefits + Annual Increase

A Special Needs School Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students safely and on time from their pickup point to school and back. This includes performing pre-trip inspections, ensuring child safety, and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

Benefits:

  • Yearly pay increase

  • Paid training

  • Paid holidays

  • PTO

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

  • 401k with a company match

  • Earned wage access available with Tapcheck

  • And More!

**Military encouraged to apply**

Requirements:

  • Class C CDL (or higher)

  • Passenger and School Bus endorsements

  • DOT medical certification

  • Clean driving record

  • Dependable

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely transport students to and from school and activities

  • Arrive at destinations on schedule

  • Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections

  • Conduct child checks after each route

  • Use navigation tools to plan efficient routes

  • Maintain a clean, fueled, and well-maintained vehicle

  • Keep accurate mileage and maintenance records

  • Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner

  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Apply to become a Special Needs School Bus Driver today and start a fulfilling career!

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota.

For more than 65 years, we have led the region in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to the elderly and people with disabilities all across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is truly a privilege to provide independence to the passengers we consider family.

About this role

Summary

Transport students safely, perform vehicle inspections, ensure child safety, and maintain vehicle records.

Job title

Special Education School Bus Driver

Experience level

dependable

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Minneapolis, MN; remote not allowed

Salary

Starting pay $27.00/hr.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Class C CDLPassenger endorsementSchool Bus endorsementDOT medical certificationclean driving record

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

special needsschool buschild safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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