Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver ()

• Position Type: Substitute hours vary
• Date Posted: 5/27/2026
• Location: Transportation Garage/Office
• Reports To: Operations Managers - Transportation
• Salary: Pay Rates:
  Now – Entry $22.00 | Experienced $26.54;
  Starting June 17, 2025 – Entry $23.00 | Experienced $27.00
• Note: This is a substitute position with no benefits provided.

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing excellent student transportation services. We strive to create a positive and safe environment for students and staff by hiring dedicated and skilled professionals.

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions. This role ensures the safe operation of the vehicle and the safety of students during transport, as well as during loading and unloading from buses.

• Behavioral Management: Advise students and passengers on appropriate behavior to maintain safety.
• Incident Assessment: Assess and resolve incidents, complaints, and emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies);
  Assist students and passengers with safe loading and unloading.
• Training and Development:
  Attend safety meetings, in-service training, and workshops for job performance.
• Vehicle Maintenance:
  Clean and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
• Safe Transportation:
  Drive the bus safely over scheduled routes and to/from school or field trips.
• Vehicle Operations:
  Fuel and perform basic maintenance of the vehicle (e.g., oil, water).
• Communication:
  Inform school personnel and parents about routes, stops, and policies.
• Monitoring:
  Monitor students and passengers to ensure their safety during transit.
• Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections:
  Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.
• Other Duties:
  Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Job-related experience is required.
• Skills: Adherence to safety practices;
  First aid administration;
  Operation of district vehicles and equipment;
  Accurate record-keeping.
• Knowledge: Basic math;
  Vehicle maintenance;
  Safe driving practices;
  Pertinent regulations and laws.
• Abilities: Work with diverse individuals;
  Problem-solve independently;
  Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Occasional walking
• Some lifting, carrying, and fine finger dexterity
• Work performed under temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury

Postings current as of 6/2/2026 7:16:58 PM CST.