Careers

The first step to becoming a bus operator, bus attendant, or substitute driver is to complete an application in our employment portal. 

In the portal, you’ll be able to view open positions, qualifications, job descriptions, pay scale, & more.

If the principal chooses to hire the applicant, the principal will make a recommendation for hire to the Human Resources Department. 

• Human Resources will reach out for fingerprinting.

Theda McDowell
Personnel Department
318-487-0888

• Cost of fingerprinting is $40 and only cash is accepted.    LA Wallet is not honored as a form of identification. 

A. Louisiana School Bus Driver Training Course - Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)
1. Introduction to School Bus Driving
2. Rules and Regulations
3. First Aid
4. Defensive Driving
B. Ten or more hours (10+) of Driving and Observation
(Must have CDL Permit)

Location:
Louisiana Occupational Health Services Inc.
3018 Jackson Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 561-8200

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, with Passenger (P) and School Bus Operator (S) Endorsements.

Please follow the guidelines set forth by the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a CDL.

You will need to complete a DOT Drug Screen in order to join the transportation department. 

In our employment portal, you’ll be able to view open positions, qualifications, job descriptions, pay scale, & more.

Please apply using the employment portal. Please note that you will not be contacted after you submit your application. Once you submit the application, please proceed to scheduling a substitute safety meeting. 

Sub Safety meetings will be held on the following dates, and the meetings will be held at Central Office. The meetings will take place within the Rapides Parish School Board Media Center located at 502 Beauregard St, Alexandria, LA 71306.

Sub Safety Meetings for 2025-2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

July 30th - Media Center 

August 13th - Media Center 

September 10th - Media Center

October 15th - Boardroom

January 14th - Boardroom

March 11th - Boardroom

Please register for a Sub Safety Meeting by clicking HERE. 

• For questions about fingerprinting, reach out to Theda McDowell at 318-487-0888 with  the Human Resources Department.
• Schedule the fingerprinting appointment HERE
• LA Wallet is not honored as a form of identification. 
• Two forms of identification are required; valid passports are accepted. 

After all of the above steps are completed, the applicant is added to the “approved list” for substitute employment.