Sy Bus Driver Pool

sy Bus Driver Pool

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD TRANSPORTATION - San Juan, Texas

• Job : 5192849
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 27, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Department: Transportation Dept.

Pay Grade: MT 4A @ 187 Days

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate bus

A minimum of six months operating a school bus or one year of experience driving large vehicles.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.

Positive Engagement
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Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table.

Builds relationships
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Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders.

Exhibits professionalism
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Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth.

Models ethics
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Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders.

Communicates effectively
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Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision.

Student-centered Excellence
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Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff.

Demonstrates expertise
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Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence.

Establishes shared vision
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Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality.

Implements plans
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Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources.

Expects results
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Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement.

Joint Empowerment
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Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action.

Promotes collaboration
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Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district.

Inspires Action
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Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals.

Builds capacity
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Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals.

Develops leaders
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Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments.

Adaptive Innovation
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Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers.

Scans Environment
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Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement.

Manages change
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Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision.

Champions solutions
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Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things.

Acknowledges outcomes
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Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure.

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

• Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while theboard and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.
• Maintain…