Substitute Bus Driver

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District Transportation Department seeks a dependable bus driver to transport students to and from school and designated locations, ensuring safety and compliance with laws and district policies.

You will inspect the bus, supervise boarding/deboarding, follow routes, and report incidents. The role requires a valid CDL with P/S endorsements and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas or New Mexico CDL with P and S endorsements; endorsements provided within 60 days.
• Must be insurable by the District's auto liability insurer and able to read, write, speak English.
• Ability to supervise students and manage behavior; complete required bus driver safety training.

Responsibilities

• Check in with dispatcher and transport students safely to destinations.
• Inspect bus for safety before each trip and ensure supplies are ready.
• Keep bus clean, fueled, and supervised while students board and exit.
• Maintain order and enforce riding rules; report discipline issues.
• Attend safety trainings and perform SOP-based reporting of incidents.
• Complete daily forms and take student attendance as required by law.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students to and from school and to designated locations as assigned. Perform all activities in a manner that ensure the safety of assigned students and other authorized persons. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Check in with the dispatcher/designee at designated time and perform assigned duties/tasks for that shift to include transporting students to and from their required destination in a safe and courteous manner. Follow assigned routes and adhere to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Inspect bus for safety or mechanical problems prior to each trip. Inspect first aid kit, blood borne pathogens kit and fire extinguisher to ensure they are complete, current and ready for operation.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and exit the bus and cross the street. Assist students boarding and exiting the bus, as needed.
• Maintain order and safety among the students on the bus in coordination with the bus attendant, as assigned. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations, and enforce the 10-point "Riding Privilege" rules posted in the bus. Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
• Attend and complete required training programs to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, state certification course(s) and the district's defensive driving classes to maintain safety certification.
• Report all accidents, vehicles damage, student inquiries, and mechanical failures in accordance with the department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Complete required forms and reports on a daily basis and take bus student attendance as required by law.
• Observe and follow all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Operate two-way radio equipment on official business to communicate with transportation office.
• Inspect the bus after each trip to ensure that all passengers have exited the bus. Check that all windows and doors are securely locked and the engine, radio, and lights are turned off.
• Maintain positive working relationship with team, campuses, and/or agencies.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the District.
• Follow district safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support and follow district and department goals, policies, procedures; as well as state and federal laws.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); valid Texas or New Mexico Non-Excepted Interstate Commerce Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "A" or "B" with a "P" and "S" endorsement. (Ysleta ISD Transportation Department will assist with the "P" and "S" endorsements, which must be acquired within 60 days of employment.) Must be insurable by the District's automobile liability insurance carrier. Must have effective communication, interpersonal skills and possess ability to manage student behavior; ability to read, write, understand and speak English. Must be able to complete required bus driver safety training. Positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Requires continual sitting; requires moderate standing, bending, reaching, kneeling and squatting. Must possess ability, skill, patience and understanding to work with students who have disabilities. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs. or more repeatedly during the course of work hours.

Required Documents

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid Texas or New Mexico Non-Excepted Interstate Commerce Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "A" or "B" with a "P" and "S" endorsement. (Ysleta ISD Transportation Department will assist with the "P" and "S" endorsements, which must be acquired within 60 days of employment.)