Substitute Bus Driver

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
7/23/2026

Location:
Transportation Garage/Office


Position Type: Substitute hours vary

Salary: Pay Rates: Entry $23.25 | Experienced $28.00


Reports To: Operations Managers - Transportation

Note: This is a substitute position with no benefits provided.

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing excellent student transportation services. We strive to create a positive and safe environment for students and staff by hiring dedicated and skilled professionals.

Job Summary

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions. This role ensures the safe operation of the vehicle and the safety of students during transport, as well as during loading and unloading from buses.

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Management:

• Advise students and passengers on appropriate behavior to maintain safety.

Incident Assessment:

• Assess and resolve incidents, complaints, and emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies).

Passenger Assistance:

• Assist students and passengers with safe loading and unloading.

Training and Development:

• Attend safety meetings, in-service training, and workshops for job performance.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Clean and maintain the vehicle's interior and exterior.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Conduct emergency evacuation drills.

Safe Transportation:

• Drive the bus safely over scheduled routes and to/from school or field trips.

Vehicle Operations:

• Fuel and perform basic maintenance of the vehicle (e.g., oil, water).

Communication:

• Inform school personnel and parents about routes, stops, and policies.

Monitoring:

• Monitor students and passengers to ensure their safety during transit.

Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections:

• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
Job-related experience is required.

Skills:

• Adherence to safety practices
• First aid administration
• Operation of district vehicles and equipment
• Accurate record-keeping

Knowledge:

• Basic math
• Emergency evacuation techniques
• Vehicle maintenance
• Safe driving practices
• Pertinent regulations and laws

Abilities:

• Manage multiple tasks
• Work with diverse individuals
• Problem-solve independently
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional walking
• Some lifting, carrying, and fine finger dexterity
• Work performed under temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!

Attachment(s):

• Bus Driver.pdf