Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver (2026/2027)

Payson Unified District Transportation - Payson, Arizona

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This job is also posted in Payson Unified School District #10

• Job : 5262712
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

TITLE: BUS DRIVER

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

NOTE: Any applicant hired for a school bus driver position must possess or be able to obtain the following:

• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with the appropriate passenger (P), school bus (S) and air brake (A) endorsements
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Arizona Dept of Public Safety Student Transportation certificate.

Until a person hired for a school bus driver position posseses these items, the person will be in a driver trainee program with the District and will be paid an hourly rate commensurate with the current minimum wage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of documented safe driving experience is preferred.
• Must possess a clean driving record.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License – Class B CDL with P & S Endorsements or ability to obtain.
• Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.
• Health and age requirements as may be required by rule, regulations, law or the Governing Board.
• Additional Arizona Department of Public Safety - Student Transportation Division requirements:
• Successfully complete (pass) the required Physical Performance Test (PPT).
• Successfully complete (pass) required 5 panel and 9 panel drug screening tests.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.

JOB GOAL:

The Bus Driver is responsible for the transportation of students to and from school and on activity/field trips in a safe and efficient manner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Operates District radio equipment in order to communicate with District Transportation department personnel while driving assigned routes.
• Obeys all traffic laws and enforces all bus regulations.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• May administer emergency first-aid.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports unruly students to proper authorities.
• Keeps the bus or other assigned vehicle clean.
• Runs assigned schedule efficiently, varying only after consultation with the Director of Transportation.
• Performs Pre and Post Trip bus/vehicle inspections for mechanical and safety defects and notifies proper authorities of issues when found.
• Transports only authorized students and student supervisors.
• Reports all accidents to proper authorities and completes required documentation/reports.
• Responds to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Is responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Exercises positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Adheres to the dress code appropriate to the department and position.
• Shares sensitive student and staff information with only those who are required to have access to this information.
• Participates in students’ daily school experience in a constructive and appropriate manner.
• Works with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner and is a positive role model to others.
• Makes the well being of students the fundamental value in all decision making.
• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.
• Participates in continuing professional growth programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

• District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• The proper use of the English language in oral and written format.
• Operation of District radio communication equipment.
• Applicable laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a school bus.
• Principles and practices of safe driving.
• Vehicle inspection procedures.
• Record-keeping techniques.

Skill and Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with others and provide a high level of customer service.
• Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
• Work in a higher pressure environment.
• Calmly and clearly communicate with staff members, community members, and emergency personnel during emergent situations.
• Maintain all pertinent safety protocols during the transportation of students.
• Interpret procedures and policies for transportation in the District.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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