Substitute Bus Driver

Alabama State Department of Education; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Alabama State Department of Education seeks a Substitute Bus Driver to operate school buses safely and on schedule, ensuring student safety and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, assisting students with special needs, documenting logs, and communicating delays to supervisors. Requires a CDL with P & S endorsements, a valid license, and a post-appointment background check, plus a DOT physical.

Qualifications

• Copy of high school diploma, official transcript, or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Cleared ALSDE Fieldprint background check.
• Valid driver’s license with CDL P and S endorsements.
• State Department of Education Bus Driver Certificate.
• DOT Physical.

Responsibilities

• Operates school buses safely by following traffic laws and district policies.
• Transport students on assigned or substitute routes; maintain schedule.
• Complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections; report issues.
• Manage behavior, ensure safe loading/unloading; assist students with special needs.
• Report delays/changes; communicate with transportation supervisor and principals.
• Complete logs, reports, and required forms.
• Maintain confidentiality, reliability, and flexibility; attend required training.

Skills

Background check cleared

CDL P & S endorsements

DOT Physical

Age 21+

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bus Driver Certificate

CDL endorsements P & S

Job description

Job Title: Substitute Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor/ Principal

Contract: Temporary

Job Goal:

Ensure a secure, orderly, and positive environment for student riders while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and district transportation policies.

Qualifications:

• Copy of high school diploma, official high school transcript, or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Cleared ALSDE Fieldprint background check
• Must have valid driver's license with CDL/ "P" and "S" endorsements
• State Department of Education Bus Driver Certificate
• DOT Physical

Classified Substitute Positions/Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operates school buses safely by following all traffic laws and district policies.
• Transport students on assigned or substitute routes; maintain schedule.
• Complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections; report issues
• Manage behavior, ensure safe loading/unloading; assist special-need students.
• Report delays/changes; communicate with transportation supervisor and principals.
• Complete logs, reports, and required forms.
• Maintain confidentiality, reliability, and flexibility; attend required training.

Salary:

As established by the Marengo County Board of Education's salary schedule.