Substitute Bus Driver

A bus driver is responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the director of transportation. The driver must be punctual and reliable, arriving at work on time every day.

• Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with P&S Endorsement’s plus 2 years experience driving an automobile.
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training.
• Successful completion of 20-hour Texas Department of Public Safety Certification Course.
• Must pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests; refusal constitutes an automatic positive.
• Clearance on criminal history check.
• Acceptable references.
• Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an appropriate health professional designated by the district.
• Have an interest in and liking for children and young adults.

• Ability to operate all types of buses in the SISD Fleet safely and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to manage students in a safe and appropriate transport environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form with all levels of management both internal and external.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Check mailbox before each run for messages and advise Office Staff of any communications from school, parent or radio.
• Conduct necessary record keeping functions in conjunction with local and state reporting.
• Ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for the operation of school buses.
• Preventively maintain the assigned bus; keep it clean, fueled, and ready for service.
• Maintain current route maps and folders and obtain supervisor approval for all changes.
• Comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to safeguard student records, behavior, and readership confidentiality.
• Student medication is not to be transported on the bus.
• Maintain an appropriate student management environment and report incidents to appropriate administrators.
• Communicate with schools, the public, and students in a manner that encourages cooperation and respect.
• Use a First Aid/Bio-Kit and be prepared to handle bodily fluids and other contagions.
• Identify by name all students who ride the bus.
• Maintain up-to-date seating charts for all runs and submit updated copies to Operations.
• Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each run and submit work orders for needed repairs. Operate communication equipment properly.
• Demonstrate bus evacuation procedures to students on the bus.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries and complete required reports.
• Be aware of all students’ disabilities and special needs; report medical problems experienced by students while being transported.
• Drive the bus on extracurricular activities as needed.
• Operate all emergency equipment and exit points, including front, rear, side doors, roof hatches, and emergency windows.
• Assist passengers immediately regardless of location in the bus.
• Evacuate the bus safely and timely from any emergency exit.
• Fit behind the steering wheel of all SISD school buses without obstructing steering wheel movement.
• Adapt to different assignments, student populations, and campus requirements daily.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

• Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate the vehicle safely with distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Walking – move about on foot.
• Carrying – transport an object by hand.
• Crouching – bend the body downward and forward by bending knees and spine.
• Climbing – ascend and descend stairs.
• Lifting – able to lift 25–60 lbs.
• Kneeling – bend legs at the knees to rest on them.
• Pulling – exert force to move an object toward the force.
• Pushing – exert force to move an object away from the force.
• Reaching – extend hands and arms in any direction.
• Bending – move at the waist downward and upward with reasonable mobility.
• Use a Bio-Kit and be exposed to bodily fluids and other contagions.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and fluctuations in temperature.