Substitute School Bus Driver

Flowing-Wells-Unified-School-District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowing Wells School District is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students safely to and from school and district events. The role includes maintaining order on the bus, conducting safety drills, and ensuring students reach designated guardians when required.

The position requires a high school diploma, a clean driving record, a Class B license with endorsements, and CPR/First Aid certification. Training for the school bus certification is provided by Flowing Wells.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience with a citation-free driving history.
• Arizona Class B Driver's License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification (training provided by Flowing Wells). Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on scheduled route transporting students to and from school.
• Ensures that students are delivered to proper drop-off points and meets designated guardian when required.
• Transports students on educational field trips, sporting events, and other district trips, locally and out of town.
• Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per policies; prepares disciplinary referrals when required.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills.
• Explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers per Transportation Safety Training.
• Obeys traffic laws and safety regulations; administers first aid when necessary.
• Maintains a clean interior and exterior of the bus.
• Performs basic bus maintenance like fueling and fluid checks.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Monitors bus for defects and reports needed repairs.
• Keeps records of fuel, mileage, and passengers transported.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators.
• Attends monthly safety meetings.
• Operates wheelchair lift and secures passengers in wheelchairs.
• Uses seating charts when required.

Skills

Driving experience

Two-way radio

Verbal/written communication

Emergency response

Traffic laws

Local knowledge

Problem solving

Cooperation

Legal compliance

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Arizona Class B License

School Bus Endorsements

CPR/First Aid

DOT health card

Job description

Salary:

$18.97 per hour

Terms/Benefits:

2026-2027 School Year

10 month position - As Needed
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for beneftis.

General Information:

Operates and maintains school buses for the purpose of transporting students and other persons in a safe manner from home to school and back, and to and from other educational and athletic activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years driving experience with a citation-free driving history.

• Arizona Class B Driver's License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements.

• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification (training provided by Flowing Wells).
  Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.

• Must pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle and foot controls with two feet simultaneously.

• Ability to use two-way communication equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to react professionally for the safety of the students in the event of an emergency.

• Ability to understand and comply with all traffic laws.

• Knowledge of towns and streets.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.

• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.

• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.

• Skills in stress management.

• Skills in time management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drives school bus on scheduled route transporting students to and from school.

• Ensures that students are delivered to proper drop-off points and determines that students are met by designated parent or guardian when required.

• Transports students on educational field trips, sporting events, and other district sanctioned trips, both locally and out of town.

• Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per prescribed policies and prepares disciplinary referrals when required.

• Conducts emergency evacuation drills.

• Demonstrates and explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers in accordance with Transportation Safety Training.

• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
  Administers first-aid when necessary.

• Maintains a clean and neat interior and exterior of the bus.

• Makes minor seat repairs and removes graffiti.

• Services bus, including putting in fuel, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer solvent, and fluid level in battery.

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations.

• Monitors bus for mechanical defects and needed repairs in accordance with the district bus safety program and reports defects or needed repairs on the daily inspection report.

• Keeps record of gas and oil usage, mileage, and the number of students transported as required.

• Communicates with teachers, principals, monitors and other officials.

• Attends monthly safety meetings.

• Operates wheelchair lift, and loads and unloads and safely secures passengers confined to wheelchairs.

• Utilizes mandatory seating charts when required.

NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District’s policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law. The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District’s Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582.