Bus Driver Substitute

Katy ISD•Houston, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district, the students and the community.

Requirements

College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred)
Five years of vehicle driving experience
Acceptable driving record as defined by TxDPS and Katy ISD
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain within six months of hire date
Katy ISD School Bus Training Program completion or will complete within first month of employment
Pass annual physical
Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis
Able to communicate in English in both written and oral
Able to read and interpret maps and routes
Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits
Able to work productively without continual supervision

Responsibilities

Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws, district policies, district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
Follow guidance of the dispatcher and request help from dispatch when necessary.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any mechanical problems, damage or concerns.
Report involvement in any accident in a timely manner.
Provide written/oral reports for discipline, routing and state reports, as required.
Maintain effective student management.
Load and unload students from the bus following appropriate guidelines.
Perform emergency evacuation of students, if needed, to include the need to walk to the rear of the bus, exit through the rear door, assist and/or lift students.
Keep the interior of the vehicle clean and sanitized after each trip.
Communicate discipline procedures and/or problems either by verbal interaction or by written communication to riders, parents and principals.
Report work related injuries and student injuries immediately to the Driver Manager.
Attend all required in-service trainings and safety meetings.
Attend all route practices and rehearsals.
Attend Special Needs trainings, as required.
Read and follow established procedures and guidelines.
Keep the department informed as to their availability to substitute.
Work at least two substitute shifts per week.