Substitute Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Blooming Grove (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Blooming Grove ISD is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to operate school buses and related equipment, ensuring safe transportation for students on assigned routes and to activities. The role requires a valid Texas CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, being at least 18, and the ability to pass DOT tests and annual physicals; strong student management and safety focus is essential.

Applicants must be able to follow routes using maps/GPS, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and communicate

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Texas CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass DOT alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use maps and GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and operate a school bus.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and schedules.
• Transport students to extracurricular activities.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Maintain safety and report accidents or hazards.
• Complete required records and reports.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Student management

Route navigation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

Blooming Grove ISD Bus Barn - Blooming Grove, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in BLOOMING GROVE IND S D , and ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5888313
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effective with others
Ability to operate bus

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

Safety

• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
• Maintain safety certification.

Other

Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Blooming Grove ISD (BGISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not
discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to
a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and
abilities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Heather King
• 212 W. Grady St.
• P.O. Box 258
• Blooming Grove, Texas 76626
• Phone: [phone] (4000)
• Email: [e-mail]

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