Special Programs Student Transportation Driver/ Bus Monitor

Position Type:
Support Staff/Student Transport Assistant

Date Posted:
5/6/2026

Location:
District Wide

Closing Date:
Until filled
Position Title: Special Programs Transportation Driver / Bus Monitor
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full-Time

Primary Purpose:
To safely transport Special Programs (SPED) students to and from assigned locations, including routes to San Antonio and Seguin, while also serving as a bus monitor when not assigned to a driving route. This position ensures the safety, supervision, and well-being of students during transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a school bus transporting Special Programs students to and from school or home
• Serve as a bus monitor on SPED routes when not driving
• Follow assigned routes and directions; adjust routes as needed due to traffic, weather, or road conditions
• Ensure the safety, discipline, and comfort of students during transport
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus
• Secure wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment properly
• Supervise student behavior and maintain a safe environment
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information

Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas driver's license


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 driver training: Successful completion of 20-hour school bus certification course (provided by the district)
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Proficient map reading skills
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with others

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Transport students using school vehicle daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustment to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
3. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure vehicle can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

1. Supervise students being transported in vehicle.
2. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator regarding student's behavior when warranted.
3. Perform emergency evacuation of students on vehicle when the situation warrants.
4. Ability to work effectively with students, including those with special needs

Safety

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school vehicles.
2. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.
4. Maintain safety certification.

Other

1. Help to coordinate daily use of district owned vehicles.
2. Help to monitor students on campus as needed.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations
5. Dependable, flexible, and able to follow directions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school vehicle; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling
Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehicles
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.