Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Dept./School: Transportation
Date Revised: December 2018 (Adapted for Substitute)
Duties and responsibilities of a Substitute Teacher
Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to quickly learn, follow routes, and locate addresses on short notice
Ability to manage student behavior effectively in dynamic, sub-driver settings
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and transportation personnel
Ability to operate school bus safely
Experience:
None required
Vehicle Operation
Drive bus as needed on assigned routes, adhering to established schedules and instructions provided for sub assignments.
Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities, athletic events, and field trips as assigned.
Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes, making necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure the bus can be operated safely; notify supervisor of needed repairs.
Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate fuel levels during use.
Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems promptly, completing required reports.
Student Management
Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations.
Supervise students while they board, ride, and leave the bus, and while crossing the street.
Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students.
Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator, communicating with teachers and parents regarding behavior when warranted.
Perform emergency evacuation of students on the bus when situations warrant.
Safety
Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, reflector).
Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report uncorrectable conditions to supervisors; report hazardous route conditions.
Install snow chains during inclement weather as required.
Maintain required safety certifications.
Other
Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office and other drivers.
Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports for assigned shifts, including mileage, gas/oil consumption, and passenger counts.
None
Tools/Equipment Used: School bus, two-way radio, Global Positioning System (GPS), safety equipment (flares, reflective signs, fire extinguisher).
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling.
Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent stair climbing, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching.
Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: On-call, intermittent schedule; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; irregular hours based on sub availability and assignment needs.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, particularly when adapting quickly to unfamiliar routes or student groups.
Academy ISD (AISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
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