Student Management Specialist - Transportation - 2026-2027

Judson Indep School District•Converse, TX

About The Position

The Student Management Specialist in the Transportation Department provides training and supervision to bus drivers, teachers, and coaches employed by Judson ISD. The specialist assists the administration with certified bus drivers when needed and advises on driver placement. The position coordinates the Bus Referral Program and supports drivers, school administrators, and other trainers. It also includes training, observing drivers, reviewing bus videos, substituting on routes when needed, and driving a school bus with or without students. The role requires daily attendance and punctuality, professional conduct, compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics, and completion of designated district technology proficiencies each year. Other duties may be assigned based on department needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, with P&S endorsement.
Clear driving and criminal records as required by the Texas Education Agency.
Current Texas School Bus Driver Certification, or enrollment in the next available course offered by Region 20 Service Center.
Satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check.
Ability to operate a bus and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of requirements for being a good bus driver, bus capabilities, and routine maintenance procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass an alcohol and drug test.
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training and follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior.
Basic technology and computer skills, including ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, email, and other resources.
Ability to read, concentrate, communicate verbally and in writing, interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, and compile and compute.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual tasks, distinguishing colors, driving, and traveling.
Ability to occasionally lift heavy items weighing 45 pounds or more.
Ability to work outside, around moving objects or vehicles, on uneven surfaces, alone, and for prolonged or irregular hours.
Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of experience as a bus driver (preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Bus Referral Program, serving as department liaison with drivers and school administrators to ensure referrals are investigated and drivers receive timely responses.
Organize and maintain Bus Referral Files for each school year.
Assist drivers in communicating with parents and school administrators as necessary.
Recommend Student Management Training for drivers and bus assistants when required and in conjunction with the Bus Referral Program.
Assist other trainers in all facets of training.
Assist with bus video reviews.
Conduct training updates and provide instruction on new equipment and changes in rules and regulations.
Retrain existing drivers when needed.
Update driver training materials as needed.
Conduct bus safety, discipline, and emergency-procedure training at district campuses.
Observe drivers as needed.
Substitute on routes when needed by the dispatcher.
Attend Texas A&M training sessions and follow-up sessions as needed.
Drive a school bus with or without students on board.
Complete designated district technology proficiencies each year.
Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance and comply with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs.