School bus and school support staff resume
Schools hire many non-teaching staff: bus drivers, paraprofessionals and aides, cafeteria workers, custodians, and office staff. They look for reliability, safety, and comfort with children.
1. Bus drivers: list your CDL details exactly
School bus drivers generally need a CDL with S (School Bus) and P (Passenger) endorsements. List your class, endorsements, any restrictions, and a clean record if that's true. Many districts train new drivers, so if you don't have the endorsements yet, say you're willing to complete district training.
2. Paraprofessionals: show education and experience with students
Many districts require paraprofessionals in certain programs to have some college, an associate degree, or a passing score on a skills assessment. Check the posting, and list whichever you have. Describe the students you've supported (age groups, small-group reading, special education support) without naming children.
3. Show safety and reliability
Attendance, on-time routes, safety training, CPR/First Aid certification, and emergency drills are worth listing for every school role.
4. Mention background check readiness, briefly
School jobs require background checks and fingerprinting. You don't need to say anything on the resume, but if you've passed one for a prior school job, "Cleared district background check, 2024" can help.
5. Use school words
Terms like "students", "staff", "routes", "lunch service", "IEP support" (if accurate), and "front office" help a principal or transportation director see the fit.
6. State the schedule you want
Many school jobs are split-shift, school-year only, or part-time. If that suits you, say so.
Fictional sample
Fictional sample: "Denise Howard" is made up. Every name, business, number and date below is invented to illustrate the advice. It isn't from a real customer.
Denise is a made-up former delivery driver applying to drive a school bus.
DENISE HOWARD · Greenville, SC · denise.howard@example.com
Summary
Safe, punctual professional driver with 9 years of delivery experience, seeking a school bus driver position. Patient and friendly with children; available for split shifts.
License & Training
CDL Class B with P and S endorsements · Clean driving record · CPR/First Aid (2026)
Experience
Route Delivery Driver, Upstate Linen Service (fictional) · 2017–2026
- Ran a 40-stop daily route with consistent on-time delivery; completed daily pre-trip inspections.
Volunteer
Youth soccer coach, ages 8–10, Greenville Parks & Rec
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