OPT School Bus Driver Jobs
School Bus Driver jobs on OPT are less common than office roles, but they do exist, particularly through school districts and transportation contractors that sponsor CDL holders. Your OPT authorization must cover transportation or a related field, and you'll need a Commercial Driver's License with a school bus endorsement before most employers will consider you.
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Under general supervision of the Manager of Patient Access, the Supervisor is responsible for RIH/TMH Business Office, Admitting, and Patient Financial Advocates. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of Brown University Health Charity Guidelines/Policy, State Medicaid, Emergency Medicaid, Disability Medicaid, and HealthSource RI.
- Reviews Patient Access Metrics for opportunity improvements and implements changes based on the metrics.
- Participates in Enterprise meetings for Patient Access both Operations and Information Services.
- Interviews, hires, and assigns subordinate staff.
- Provides guidance and counsel to subordinate staff.
- Conducts periodic individual and/or group staff meetings; maintains minutes.
- Development plans, develops standards for subordinate staff performance.
- Assures employees complete required safety-related training; maintains safety manual.
- Maintains a safe working environment and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Provides training to new employees and ongoing instructions to all staff regarding new procedures and upgrade of system.
- Maintains policies and procedure manuals for the registration and Insurance Verification system.
- Monitors quality of work performed to assure procedures are followed.
- Collects and collates information for all customer departments, Quality and Productivity Reports, and other statistical needs.
- Monitor System reports that identify account bill holds.
- Complete status transfer for all applicable accounts.
- Maintains adequate staffing; prepares staffing schedules, reschedules personnel in short staffed situations in the scheduling and Bed Control Dept.
- Ensures collections of co-pays from patients in the Admitting, Pre-admission, and the Business Office Department.
- Prepares and maintains department statistics; assists Manager with statistical reports as needed.
- Monitors Services provided to ensure prompt and courteous service is provided to all customers, and work is completed in a timely basis.
- Prepares and submits payroll for staff employees and follows up on any problems to assure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- Knowledge of online computer system and spreadsheet software required.
- Knowledge of third-party medical coverage.
- Preferred experience: Knowledge of EPIC ADT application.
Experience
- Three years of progressively responsible experience, with emphasis on computer skills, in a health care setting.
- Previous experience with Information Systems and patient registration in acute health care environment required.
- Minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting for long periods of time at a workstation requiring the continuous use of a computer and telephone in an area not accessible to the public.
- May have to do moderate walking, depending on location of the assignment.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, conducting performance appraisals, and recommendation of personnel actions.
Pay Range
$55,744.00 - $91,956.80
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Manager of Patient Access, the Supervisor is responsible for RIH/TMH Business Office, Admitting, and Patient Financial Advocates. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of Brown University Health Charity Guidelines/Policy, State Medicaid, Emergency Medicaid, Disability Medicaid, and HealthSource RI.
- Reviews Patient Access Metrics for opportunity improvements and implements changes based on the metrics.
- Participates in Enterprise meetings for Patient Access both Operations and Information Services.
- Interviews, hires, and assigns subordinate staff.
- Provides guidance and counsel to subordinate staff.
- Conducts periodic individual and/or group staff meetings; maintains minutes.
- Development plans, develops standards for subordinate staff performance.
- Assures employees complete required safety-related training; maintains safety manual.
- Maintains a safe working environment and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Provides training to new employees and ongoing instructions to all staff regarding new procedures and upgrade of system.
- Maintains policies and procedure manuals for the registration and Insurance Verification system.
- Monitors quality of work performed to assure procedures are followed.
- Collects and collates information for all customer departments, Quality and Productivity Reports, and other statistical needs.
- Monitor System reports that identify account bill holds.
- Complete status transfer for all applicable accounts.
- Maintains adequate staffing; prepares staffing schedules, reschedules personnel in short staffed situations in the scheduling and Bed Control Dept.
- Ensures collections of co-pays from patients in the Admitting, Pre-admission, and the Business Office Department.
- Prepares and maintains department statistics; assists Manager with statistical reports as needed.
- Monitors Services provided to ensure prompt and courteous service is provided to all customers, and work is completed in a timely basis.
- Prepares and submits payroll for staff employees and follows up on any problems to assure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- Knowledge of online computer system and spreadsheet software required.
- Knowledge of third-party medical coverage.
- Preferred experience: Knowledge of EPIC ADT application.
Experience
- Three years of progressively responsible experience, with emphasis on computer skills, in a health care setting.
- Previous experience with Information Systems and patient registration in acute health care environment required.
- Minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting for long periods of time at a workstation requiring the continuous use of a computer and telephone in an area not accessible to the public.
- May have to do moderate walking, depending on location of the assignment.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, conducting performance appraisals, and recommendation of personnel actions.
Pay Range
$55,744.00 - $91,956.80
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a School Bus Driver
Get your CDL with a school bus endorsement first
Most districts won't interview you without a valid Commercial Driver's License and school bus (S) endorsement. Completing this before applying removes the biggest hiring barrier and signals you're ready to work immediately, not after a lengthy training period.
Target large school districts and private transportation contractors
Large urban school districts and national contractors like First Student or Durham School Services hire at scale and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with work authorization. Smaller districts often lack the infrastructure to sponsor or verify OPT status correctly.
Apply well before your OPT start date
School bus hiring follows an academic calendar. Districts recruit heavily in late spring for fall routes. Applying two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers time to process paperwork without feeling rushed by your work authorization deadline.
Be upfront about your OPT authorization window
School districts value route continuity. Proactively explain that OPT lasts 12 months and discuss STEM extension eligibility if applicable. Hiding your authorization timeline and surprising an employer mid-year damages trust and reduces your chance of any H-1B visa sponsorship consideration.
Highlight any prior driving or transportation experience
Experience driving large vehicles, charter buses, or delivery trucks strengthens your application significantly. Districts want evidence you can handle a 40-foot vehicle safely. International driving experience is relevant, but confirm your foreign license converts properly under your state's DMV rules.
Ask directly whether the district sponsors work visas
Not every district is set up to sponsor H-1B or other long-term visas. Ask HR during your first conversation rather than after a job offer. This saves weeks of time and helps you prioritize employers who have sponsored drivers before and understand the process.
School Bus Driver OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as school bus drivers in the United States?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as school bus drivers as long as the role is directly related to their field of study on their OPT authorization. Transportation, logistics, and education-adjacent programs are the most common qualifying fields. You'll also need a valid CDL with a school bus endorsement, which is a state-level requirement independent of your immigration status.
Do school bus driver jobs typically lead to H-1B or other long-term visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship is rare for school bus driver roles. H-1B visas require the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which generally means a role requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Bus driving typically does not meet that threshold. Some districts may sponsor other visa categories, but most OPT students in this role will need to transition to a different position to secure long-term status.
Where can I find school bus driver jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. It lists jobs where employers have indicated openness to OPT and work authorization, saving you the time of filtering through postings that don't apply to international students. From there, you can reach out directly to district HR departments to confirm their sponsorship policies before investing time in a full application.
Does a school bus driver job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. STEM OPT extension requires the job to be directly related to a STEM-designated degree program. School bus driving is a skilled trade role, not a STEM occupation. If your degree is in a STEM field, you'll need to demonstrate a clear connection between the role and your specific field of study, which is very difficult to establish for a driving position.
What happens to my OPT status if my school district route is cancelled or my contract ends early?
F-1 OPT students are allowed up to 90 days of unemployment during their authorization period. If your route is cancelled or your contract ends, that unemployment clock starts immediately. You'll need to find a new qualifying position before the 90-day limit is reached. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly so your SEVP record stays accurate and your status remains valid.