Bus Driver Substitute (2026-2027 SY), Transportation Services

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a substitute bus driver position for the 2026-2027 school year within the Transportation Services department. All bus driver positions begin as substitute roles until a minimum evaluation period is successfully completed. Upon fulfilling the evaluation requirements, substitute bus drivers are considered for full-time benefited positions as they become available. Substitute bus driver positions are classified as part-time and operate on an as-needed basis. The daily rate of pay is $95 for approximately 5 hours of work per day, with the possibility of additional work being available. Full-time bus driver salary scales for the 2026-2027 year are not yet available, but a link to the 2025-2026 salary schedule is provided for reference.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Commercial Driver's License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements required at the time of employment.
Ability to pass annual physical required.
Ability to work well with staff, students, and the community.
High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.
Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds.
Vision, hearing, written and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

Training will be provided if you do not hold a current CDL with (P) Passenger and (S) School Bus Endorsements.
You must pass the written CDL Test and obtain a Bus Permit before the training can be completed.
Written tests are administered at any Georgia Department of Driver Services location.
A notarized CDL Application Fee Exemption Certification Form may be obtained from the Henry County Transportation Department before taking the test.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete school bus training as prescribed by the State and local Board of Education.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and its special equipment.
Maintain student passenger discipline and the orderly conduct of all student passengers.
Report all student passenger misbehavior to the proper school official no later than the day following the misbehavior by the student passenger.
Report to the proper school official an unsafe act or condition which requires the attention of any person other than the driver.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the State and the Henry County Board of Education.
Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required by the local school system.
Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff, students and the public.
Complete legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner and on a timely basis.
Clean and service the vehicle to the extent prescribed by the Director of Transportation.
Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the Director of Transportation and Transportation Supervisor.
Report hazards along the existing route to the Director of Transportation.
Perform other duties as assigned.