2026-2027 Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 26,573 - 37,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution of $400 monthly

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in La Porte, Texas, is looking for a dedicated Bus Driver to safely transport students and manage their behavior effectively. The role requires a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with a 'P and S' endorsement, as well as a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include maintaining route awareness, engaging with students, and ensuring vehicle safety.

Working hours are guaranteed for 6 hours a day across 180 days in the school year. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.29 to $27.18, along with health insurance contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with a 'P and S' endorsement is required.
• Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and understanding route sheets.
• Exercising student management and reporting discipline problems.
• Assist in vehicle inspection before and after each trip.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Commercial Driver's License with 'P and S' endorsement

Ability to manage challenging students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

School bus

Two-way radio

Global positioning system (GPS)

Job description

Job Description

Position: Bus Driver

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with a "P and S" endorsement
• Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings

Job Description:

• Assist challenging students being transported to and from school as well as performing related work activities in a safe and timely manner
• 180 days for the 2026-2027 School Year
• 6 hours per day guaranteed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets including time changes
• Exercising student management through correct use of communication and discipline
• Report discipline problems through proper school district procedures
• Assist in the inspection of each vehicle before and after each trip using correct procedures and completing proper district documents

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including 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: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students; and lifting and moving adaptive equipment
• Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Other Information:

• Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor.
• The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at www.lpisd.org

Pay Grade: Manual Trades Pay Grade 5, 180 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.29 to $27.18 per hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job ID: 5795029