Bus Route Supervisor (2025-2026)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist the Director & Coordinator of Transportation with general fleet maintenance and the operation of bus route(s), Route Software, GPS Software, Monthly Bus Counts, TEA State Reports, bus drivers and field trip management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications:
TEA certification requirements
High School Graduate or GED required
Five years’ experience as bus driver preferred
Certified bus driver with CDL License class B w/endorsements P(passengers) and S(school bus)
TEEX Bus Driver Trainer certification (or able to attain with 12 months)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to learn all transportation related software including Tyler Technology products, Excel, Word and other related software within three months of work.
Ability to learn all bus routes
Ability to effectively and professionally supervise bus drivers and bus monitors
Ability to effectively and professionally supervise and train their Bus Driver Trainer
Ability to drive a school bus
Ability to conduct bus driver in-service
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
Exceptional driving record

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor bus driver qualifications regarding physical exams, training and driving records, and inform the Director of Transportation and Coordinator of Transportation of any needs.
• Promote good public relations between the general public and the school district.
• Monitor bus drivers and enforce the observance of safe and proper driving of school buses.
• Provide route and program activity schedules to all drivers as guides.
• Monitor route and field trip time on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Accompany school bus convoys on special trips as needed.
• Monitor field trips to see that they are properly carried out.
• Work with campus Administration to secure proper conduct of students who ride a bus.
• Assist the bus drivers in correcting problems as deemed necessary.
• Counsel bus drivers and monitors regarding route concerns.
• Serve as a liaison between campus Administration, Bus Driver, Bus Monitor and community.
• Assign substitute drivers and monitors as needed.
• Conduct parent complaint conferences as needed.
• Prepare route maps and keep maps updated using all Department approved software.
• Issue warnings to bus drivers and Monitors when needed.
• Assist Director of Transportation and Coordinator on Employee Handbook updates.
• Conduct bus driver and Bus Monitor meetings and trainings as needed.
• Conduct driver-training sessions with the assistance of each Bus Driver Trainer.
• Supervise gathering of student counts and any information as for TEA Reports and Department Director/Coordinator using Google Forms, Excel, and related software.
• Maintain updated bus driver records.
• Drive bus routes as needed or when directed by Department Administration.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to one and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and evaluate work of their Driver Trainer, bus drivers, monitors, clerk/trainers, substitute drivers, dispatcher, and field trip assignments

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Department issued cell phone, two-way radios, telephone, copier, calculator, fax, computer, printer, approved routing software, GPS software, Maintenance software.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain professional work environment at all times
• Ability to work with approved PPE, disinfectant sprays, wipes, chemicals as needed
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent district travel
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
• Ability to conduct observations on their Driver Trainer performance
• Ability to conduct observations on bus driver performance
• Ability to conduct observations on bus monitor performance

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.