Coordinator Bus Driver

Compensation: Duty Days: 260 Salary Range: Compensation Manual

Job Title: Coordinator Bus Driver FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: Aux 7 Duty Days: 260 Date Revised: 03/25/2025 HCMinimum Qualifications

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 have knowledge of school bus equipment, operation, and maintenance. Incumbent must be able to read, write, and be able to maintain accurate written and computer records. Incumbent must have effective work habits and be able to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, school officials, student, parents, and the general public to encourage cooperation and respect.

Job Purpose and Responsibility: Incumbent is responsible for training new bus drivers in accordance with school district policy and Texas Education Agency and Department of Public Safety guidelines; coordinate School Bus Driver routes, trips; supervise in capacity as needed; and perform as a substitute driver, monitor or dispatcher when needed. 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.

Essential Functions: Train and instruct new School Bus applicants and provide C.D.L, defensive driving training, conducts State Certification Class, provides training in special education techniques, and instructs school bus drivers on routes and schedules. Coordinate planning and scheduling of route service for or with the central office staff. Teach School Bus Safety and Evacuation, Health and Safety procedures, student Behavior Management Techniques. Supervise and communicate with School Bus Drivers and monitors concerning Transportation Department policies, procedures, and problems. Perform as a liaison and problem solver between the transportation department and the community concerning transportation related problems. Supervise gas crew, seat crew, bus washing crew, oil and lube crew, and bus drivers on auxiliary trips; and assists in the input of vehicle maintenance, order parts, total gas sheets, check gas supply, repair bus radios.

Job Description: Perform accident investigations, dispatches, payroll, parking lot maintenance and determine probable cause in bus accidents. Photograph the scene and vehicles, gather all pertinent information at the scene and transport students taken to the hospital and contact parents. Attending meetings as needed to school concerns. Perform as a substitute or regular School Bus Driver or Monitor at all terminals as assigned. Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrant. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's behavior when warranted. 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 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 promote a culture of respect.

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.