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American Leadership Academy

Substitute Bus Driver

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Previous experience working as a bus driver for a school district is preferred, but not required. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Safely drives a school bus on days when school is ...

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Substitute Bus Driver

American Leadership Academy

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Safely drives a school bus on designated routes, loading and unloading students according to time schedules.

  • Inspects the bus daily, maintains cleanliness, refuels, and reports mechanical deficiencies or accidents.

  • Maintains order and discipline among students, ensures no child is left alone on the bus, and reports incidents involving student discipline.

Job description

American Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for Substitute Bus Drivers who will ensure the safety of students and staff on all school activities.

Candidates must possess a current Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License and/or Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement and valid Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate. Previous experience working as a bus driver for a school district is preferred, but not required.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
  • Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
  • Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
  • Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
  • Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
  • Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
  • Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
  • Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with ALA policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
  • Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
  • Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
  • Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
  • In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required. Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities. Travel to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
  • Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License
  • Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
  • Valid Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate or Complete Arizona Department of Public Safety Student Transportation certification training which includes: application and fingerprint check, drug screen, First Aid training, CPR Training, 14 hours classroom instruction, 20 hours behind the wheel training, Physical Performance Test and Road test.
  • Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint card


Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit supporting documentation.


If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.one.