Bus Driver – Transportation Dept School Year

School Bus Driver

Starting salary $23.25/hour 174 calendar days / 6 hours per day

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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Have a safe driving history
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background qualifications process

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 effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

Benefits:

• 5 Local leave days + 5 State leave days. Prorated for part-time hours.
• AISD employee childcare. Based on availability.
• District paid $300/month insurance contribution for eligible employees. Contingent upon enrollment in a medical insurance plan.
• Special Education Stipend for Self Contained Teachers
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs