Substitute Bus Driver

Hampton County School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,842 - 43,455; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Bus Driver Trainee to provide safe transportation for students. Applicants must possess a valid license to drive a school bus, be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record, and have sufficient driving experience. This temporary position involves supervising students during transport and requires good communication skills to manage various situations. Physical demands include some lifting and operational duties in a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license to drive a school bus.
• Must be at least 21 years old with no more than 4 points against driver’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of school District policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation of students to and from school.
• Supervise assigned students on the bus.
• Handle disciplinary actions and disruptions.

Skills

Communication skills

Record maintenance

Decision making

Disciplinary handling

Education

Valid driver’s license

10 hours of driving experience

Job description

Position Category Rate Bus Driver Trainee - 1 Non-Instructional Support $10.00/hour Bus Driver Trainee – 2 Non-Instructional Support $15.01/hour POSITION CATEGORY HOURS PER DAY DAYS PER YEAR SALARY MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM School Bus Driver Licensed 7.00 185 $25,842.28 $43,455.00

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under supervision, responsible for providing safe transportation of students to and from school and back to their homes. Reports to the Supervisor of Transportation. This is a temporary position.

Education and Experience:

Must have valid license to drive a school bus. Must be at least 21 years old with no more than 4 points against driver’s license. Must have 10 hours of driving experience under supervision of an experienced driver.

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of school District policies and procedures pertinent to the duties of the job. Thorough knowledge of handling discipline and working with students. Knowledge of basic clerical functions and modern office procedures and equipment.

Skills/Effort:

Written and verbal communication skills necessary to handle difficult and emotional situations. Skills in organization and maintenance of records and files. Ability to make decisions in non-routine situations requiring good judgment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents and other individuals/groups with interest in the District. Ability to handle disciplinary actions and disruptions.

Working Conditions:

Generally conducts duties in a vehicle with some exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. No overnight travel is required.

Responsibility:

No budgetary responsibility. Responsible for supervising assigned students on bus.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:45:05 PM CST.