Special Programs Student Transportation Driver/Bus Monitor

Region:

20

School District/Employer:

District Category/Employer:

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Position:

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Assignment Level:

Level

• Elementary
• High School
• Middle School

Area

• Special Education
• Transportation

Job Title:

Special Programs Student Transportation Driver/Bus Monitor

School:

Marion ISD

Campus Description:

Marion ISD is a growing 3A district near San Antonio and New Braunfels.

Date Posted:

5/6/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

2

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Primary Purpose:
To safely transport Special Programs (SPED) students to and from assigned locations, including routes to San Antonio and Seguin, while also serving as a bus monitor when not assigned to a driving route. This position ensures the safety, supervision, and well-being of students during transport.
Key Responsibilities:

Safely operate a school bus transporting Special Programs students to and from school or home

Serve as a bus monitor on SPED routes when not driving

Follow assigned routes and directions; adjust routes as needed due to traffic, weather, or road conditions

Ensure the safety, discipline, and comfort of students during transport

Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus

Secure wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment properly

Supervise student behavior and maintain a safe environment

Respond appropriately to emergency situations

Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents

Maintain confidentiality regarding student information
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

Transport students using school vehicle daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules.

Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustment to ensure student safety and reduce delays.

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure vehicle can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs.

Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

Supervise students being transported in vehicle.

Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator regarding student's behavior when warranted.

Perform emergency evacuation of students on vehicle when the situation warrants.

Ability to work effectively with students, including those with special needs

Safety

Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school vehicles.

Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.

Maintain safety certification.

Other

Help to coordinate daily use of district owned vehicles.

Help to monitor students on campus as needed.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations

Dependable, flexible, and able to follow directions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school vehicle; 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, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehicles
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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 driver training: Successful completion of 20-hour school bus certification course (provided by the district)
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Proficient map reading skills
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with others

Salary Range:

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Benefits:

Marion ISD pays a majority of employee only low end health premiums.

How To Apply: