Anticipated Bus Driver 2026-2027

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver to transport students safely on assigned routes. The role requires strict compliance with federal, state, and district regulations, plus a valid CDL with passenger and S-endorsement and Alabama school bus driver’s certificate.

Responsibilities include attending staff development, maintaining discipline and bus cleanliness, pre-trip inspections, and proper student drop-off at authorized stops.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CDL with passenger and S-endorsement required.
• Alabama school bus driver’s certificate required.
• Shall pass DOT drug and alcohol tests and background checks.
• Must maintain professional appearance and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Attend instructional meetings and staff development as required by the Board.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe mandated safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain order and report disciplinary problems to the principal or designee.
• Keep assigned bus clean and adhere to route schedules.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report mechanical issues; notify supervisor as needed.
• Discharge students at authorized stops and report absences.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Adhere to policies against tobacco, drugs, and alcohol; report incidents.
• Walk the aisle to check for sleeping children; ensure safe unloading.

Skills

High school graduate

CDL with passenger & S-endorsement

Education

CDL with passenger and S-endorsement

Alabama school bus driver’s certificate

DOT medical examination eligibility

Job description

TITLE: School Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate
• Shall be in compliance with regulations established by the federal government, State Department of Education, and the Scottsboro City Board of Education.
• Each applicant shall fill out, in detail, and in his or her own handwriting, a support personnel application form
• Hold a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger and S-endorsement.
• Hold a valid Alabama school bus driver’s certificate.
• Shall pass a D.O.T. examination upon initial employment and one every two years as prescribed by the Scottsboro City Board of Education, no later than April 1, and meet such requirements as may be prescribed by law or regulations, which includes drugs and alcohol testing, medical clearance is needed for driver, including condition of heart, blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, TB, hearing, vision and overall physical condition.
• Hiring is contingent upon passing a drug and alcohol test and submitting to fingerprinting and a background check.
• Shall always be clean and neat and dress appropriately for the position of bus driver.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director/Principals
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall agree to attend instructional meetings and workshops and participate in staff development, as required by the Board of Education.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain order and report disciplinary problems to the principal or his designee.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Adhere to assigned schedule pertaining to bus routes.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and fill out pre-trip inspection form.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Adhere to all regulations and policies against use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.
• Report to his or her principal any violent, disruptive incident (physical violence with or without a weapon, vandalism and property damage) on the day the incident occurs, or as soon as possible.
• Report all absences.
• Act courteously at all times.
• Deplete brake pressure so brakes will be locked down upon leaving the bus.
• Walk the aisle before leaving the bus after each trip to check for sleeping children.
• Lights are to be activated when loading and unloading students.
• Perform reasonable job and related duties and task as requested by the Superintendent of Education and the appropriate supervisory personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Regular school term of 184 days or for the remainder of the school year if hired after the first day of school. Salary is established by the Scottsboro City Schools School Bus Driver/Substitute Driver Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with
provisions of the Board regarding the evaluation of support personnel.

REVISED (Board Approved): 06-13-24