Bus Driver

The Region 9 HR Services Cooperative; Mount Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon ISD is seeking a route bus driver to support student transportation across our six campuses in Vernon, Texas. The role involves safe operation of school buses on assigned routes and ensuring student safety during loading and arrival times.

The district emphasizes a five-day work schedule with opportunities for professional development and a supportive Curriculum & Instruction team dedicated to helping teachers and staff succeed in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Vernon ISD is accepting applications for a route bus driver.

Job description

• Position Type:
  School Support Services/ Bus Driver

Vernon ISD is a 3A district located in Wilbarger County , about 50 miles west of Wichita Falls on 287 , with an enrollment of 1710. Those students are spread out among our six campuses: McCord Elementary (Pre-K, Kinder, 1st); Vernon Elementary (2nd through5th); Vernon Middle School (6th through8th); Vernon High School (9th through12th); Wichita Falls State Hospital Primary Program; and Vernon State Hospital Adolescent Forensic Program. We are a TIA district, with 41 teachers earning designations (12, Recognized; 23, Exemplary; 4, Masters) based on 2024-2025 data. Their allotments ranged from $7,800 to $28,000 and totaled approximately $563,219. Vernon ISD has a strong Curriculum & Instruction team, with an instructional coach assigned to each campus tohelp teachers succeed in the classroom. While we operate on a five-day work schedule, we have Early Release Fridays spread out throughout the year to offer our teachers a "no students" block of time to complete tasks and prepare lesson plans. We also have several professional development days scatte re d throughout the year to benefit teachers.

Vernon is located near the Oklahomaborder and is exactly the midway point between theDallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Amarillo. It is conveniently located, with the metroplex, Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, and Oklahoma City all within a two and a half hour drive, which also means access to four major airports. For those who like the outdoors, fishing and hunting opportunities are abundant, and Copper Breaks State Park in Texas and the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma are close by.

Vernon ISD is accepting applications for a route bus driver.