Bus Driver Substitute (2026-2027 SY), Transportation Services

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 15,161 - 19,893; Part time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver responsible for transporting students following safety protocols and maintaining discipline during transit. The position starts part-time at $95 per day for approximately 5 hours, transitioning to full-time when available.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements. Annual physical examination is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License with (P) and (S) endorsements.
• Ability to pass an annual physical examination.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Maintain student discipline during transport.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to officials.
• Complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Clean and service the bus as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain discipline

Ability to follow safety procedures

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements

Job description

NOTE: All bus driver positions start out as a substitute position until a minimum evaluation period is met. Once the evaluation requirement is fulfilled, substitute bus drivers are recommended for full-time benefited positions when available. Substitute bus driver positions are considered part-time and work on an as-needed basis.

Substitute Driver - Daily Rate of Pay

$95/day ~ 5 hours/day

Additional work may be available.

Full-Time Bus Driver Salary Schedule: The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. View the 2025-2026 Bus Driver Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PnUCSi8idKWXsd4lOd7i8mAL2KM1BWPU/view?usp=sharing

School Bus Drivers are directly responsible to the Director of Transportation.

• Successfully complete school bus training as prescribed by the State and local Board of Education.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and its special equipment.
• Maintain student passenger discipline and the orderly conduct of all student passengers.
• Report all student passenger misbehavior to the proper school official no later than the day following the misbehavior by the student passenger.
• Report to the proper school official an unsafe act or condition which requires the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Operate the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the State and the Henry County Board of Education.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff, students and the public.
• Complete legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.
• Clean and service the vehicle to the extent prescribed by the Director of Transportation.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the Director of Transportation and Transportation Supervisor.
• Report hazards along the existing route to the Director of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Commercial Driver's License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements required at the time of employment.
• Ability to pass annual physical required.
• Ability to work well with staff, students, and the community.
• High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.
• Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

NOTE: If you do not hold a current CDL with (P) Passenger and (S) School Bus Endorsements, training will be provided. You must pass the written CDL Test and obtain a Bus Permit before the training can be completed. Written tests are administered at any Georgia Department of Driver Services location. A notarized CDL Application Fee Exemption Certification Form may be obtained from the Henry County Transportation Department before taking the test.