Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute School Bus Driver

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• Clear and valid Texas Class B or commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Recommended applicant must pass State's fingerprinting/background check requirements
• 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 understand/follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Experience (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses/vehicles.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• Install snow chains during inclement weather.
• Maintain safety certification.
• Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district safety and emergency protocols, procedures, and regulations.
• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

This job has been designated by the superintendent as a safety-sensitive position for Anthony ISD. As a result, the employee will be subject to drug testing, including random drug testing as set out in Board Policies DHE (Legal) and DHE (Local). Employees shall be subject to appropriate discipline for drug related violations. Such discipline may include any appropriate action from suspension without pay during the period of removal, up to and including termination of employment. By working in the covered by this job description, employee accepts the terms stated herein.

The Anthony Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law.