Job Title: Substitute Bus Driver

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

• Qualifications

  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

  Major Responsibilities and Duties

  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.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

  Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

  • 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.