What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Driver position at Francis Howell School District?
- Advise students and passengers on appropriate behavior to maintain safety.
- Assess and resolve incidents, complaints, and emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies).
- Assist students and passengers with safe loading and unloading.
- Attend safety meetings, in-service training, and workshops for job performance.
- Clean and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
- Conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- Drive the bus safely over scheduled routes and to/from school or field trips.
- Fuel and perform basic maintenance of the vehicle (e.g., oil, water).
- Inform school personnel and parents about routes, stops, and policies.
- Monitor students and passengers to ensure their safety during transit.
- Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.
- Perform additional related tasks as assigned.
- Adherence to safety practices
- First aid administration
- Operation of district vehicles and equipment
- Accurate record-keeping
- Basic math
- Emergency evacuation techniques
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Pertinent regulations and laws
- Manage multiple tasks
- Work with diverse individuals
- Problem-solve independently
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional walking
- Some lifting, carrying, and fine finger dexterity
- Work performed under temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury
JobID: 8408
Position Type:
Transportation
Transportation
Date Posted:
4/8/2026
4/8/2026
Location:
Transportation Garage/Office
Transportation Garage/Office
Position Type: Substitute hours vary
Salary: Pay Rates: Now – Entry $22.00 | Experienced $26.54 • Starting June 17, 2025 – Entry $23.00 | Experienced $27.00
Reports To: Operations Managers - Transportation
Note: This is a substitute position with no benefits provided.
About Us
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.
Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
Behavioral Management:
Incident Assessment:
Passenger Assistance:
Training and Development:
Vehicle Maintenance:
Emergency Preparedness:
Safe Transportation:
Vehicle Operations:
Communication:
Monitoring:
Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections:
Other Duties:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Job-related experience is required.
Job-related experience is required.
Skills:
Knowledge:
Abilities:
Physical Demands
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!
Salary : $22