Central Office_Substitute Bus Driver (Supply Employees) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Substitute Bus Driver to cover for the regular driver as needed, transporting students to and from school and activities while ensuring safety and orderly conduct.

The role requires a valid Georgia CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements, a seven-year motor vehicle report, and successful completion of pre-employment and random drug tests, plus a physical examination. Training, references, and compliance with district policies are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required.
• Must pass the Class B CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements within 30 days of hiring.
• Provide a seven-year motor vehicle report.
• Successful completion and clearance of pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Successful completion and clearance of pre-employment and annual physical examination.
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Drives buses and transports students to and from school and co-curricular activities.
• Completes the School Bus driver training program prescribed by State and Local policies.
• Uses the onboard tablet to clock in/out, select routes, and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
• Conducts thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and its equipment.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Communicates effectively with school staff and the public.
• Completes required reports in the prescribed manner on time.
• Provides maximum safety for passengers on the bus and during loading/unloading.
• Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers.
• Maintains routes and schedules planned by the school system personnel.
• Attends all in-service safety meetings required by the state and local system.
• Delivers bus to Fleet maintenance per a monthly schedule.
• Maintains external and internal cleanliness of bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Pre-trip inspection

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two professional references

Job description

Central Office _ (Supply Employees) Substitute Bus Driver

Position Type

Substitutes/Bus Driver, Sub

Location:

Supply Employees

This is a temporary day-to-day position.

Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted as needed.

To be considered as qualified, your application must be COMPLETE and contain the following:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required.
• Must pass the driving test for a Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger & School Bus (P&S) endorsements, within 30 days of hiring.
• Must provide a five (7) year motor vehicle report (Major traffic citations may exclude consideration and Minor traffic citations such as parking tickets are not considered).
• Successful completion and clearance of pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Successful completion and clearance of pre-employment and annual physical examination (as a minimum the applicant shall have no mental, nervous, organic or condition that would interfere with safe driving; the applicant shall have no loss of foot or hand; vision and hearing shall meet the Ga. Dept. of Education Physical Examination Form, DE Form 0514).
• Two Professional References

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Substitute Bus Drivers for the 2026-2027 school year.

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Substitute Bus Driver

In the absence of the regular school bus driver, transports students to and from the assigned education center, controls passenger behavior, and maintains safe operation of the assigned bus on an as-needed basis.

Essential Functions

• Drives buses and transports students to and from school and co-curricular activities.
• Completes the School Bus driver training program prescribed by State and Local policies.
• Utilizes the onboard tablet to clock in and out, select routes, and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Conducts thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and its special equipment.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with school staff and the public.
• Completes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner on a timely basis.
• Provides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading.
• Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers.
• Maintains routes and schedules planned by the school system personnel.
• Attends all In-service safety meetings required by the state and local school system.
• Delivers bus to Fleet maintenance facility as directed by a pre-arranged monthly schedule for bus service.
• Maintains external and internal cleanliness of bus as required for safe comfortable operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS: None.