What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver Pool for 2024-25 SY position at Austin Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER PAY GRADE: BD
JOB CODE: FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 04/30/2024 HC
DUTY DAYS: 183 LEGACY JOB CODE:
FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS LOCALLY FUNDED.
AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT:
Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent
with our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work.
o Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social
potential. Working Towards Educational Equity:
o Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success or
failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor:
o Interrupting [Disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school
environments for adults and children; and
o Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.
https://nationalequityproject.org/
- Austin ISD Board President, February 2019
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to read and understand instructions for driving, maintenance, safety, District policies and procedures is required.
Education requirements are not specified. A valid Texas driver’s license class C is required. No experience necessary. The
District will provide paid training to obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License and State Certification.
Incumbent must be certified as per the following within 90 days of hire:
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B), Texas School Bus Driver Training course (all kept renewed and current), Austin ISD
Training Program for School Bus Drivers, Bus Driver Annual Physical Examination, and Texas Department of Public Safety
Motor Vehicle Records Check. Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Incumbent must
have an acceptable driving record as determined by Austin ISD.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires knowledge of motor vehicle laws, District Board policies and Austin ISD Transportation Department
procedures. Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses Incumbent must
be able to read and write. Incumbent must have effective work habits and be able to communicate verbally and in writing
with staff, school officials, students, parents, and the general public to encourage cooperation and respect.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Operate a school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation for students and other authorized
persons on assigned routes to and from other designated locations. The incumbent performs as a regular or substitute school
bus driver. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative and sustainable transportation strategies
that conserve costs, reduce climate impact and carbon intensity, and help AISD be responsible stewards of our environment.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to
- Perform pre and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify the
issues.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding
- Instruct students on bus riding rules and regulations. Instruct students on safely entering, exiting, and passenger rules
- Open and close bus doors and be able to perform an emergency evacuation, which requires walking to the back of the bus
and exiting through emergency doors. Perform emergency evacuations of students on the bus when the situations
warrants.
- Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline
problems to the appropriate administrator/supervisor and communicate with their teachers and parents/families
regarding the student’s behavior when warranted.
- Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures. Inspect and perform the basic checkout of buses and
equipment for safety and efficiency. Ensure emergency equipment is in proper working condition (first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflectors).
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to the
- Identify by name the students riding the bus.
- Drive all routes exactly as designated in writing and request necessary changes, if needed
- Provide the staff with reports as requested.
- Complete written reports and discuss with the supervisor all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injury situations.
- Regularly request all vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Attend in-service training programs and the annual driver’s workshop.
- Maintain a good attendance record.
- Provide assistance to exceptional children (e.g., operate wheelchair lift, secure wheelchairs).
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- Perform a pre and post-trip inspection of the bus including looking for students possibly left behind at the end of each
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate buses
- Promote and practice intentional sustainability measures in the daily job responsibilities including but not limited to
energy and water conservation, waste reduction, recycling, and composting in an effort to be a responsible steward of our
environment and conserve District costs.
- Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations
driven by need where a team effort is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance for
this position is required.
Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but
not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and
pushing/pulling
Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs and onto bumpers, grasping/squeezing, wrist, and
shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis
Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving
vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports directly to the Supervisor of School Bus Operations and has no direct supervision over other employees.
Incumbent will provide guidance to Austin ISD Transportation Department, school principals and staff, parents and students, and
the general public.
The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender
expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.
