1. I understand Kilgore ISD will conduct a criminal background check prior to employment. (Texas Education Code 22.083). I give my permission for such a criminal background check to be conducted.
2. I understand that the information that I am providing about gender, age, and ethnicity will not be used to determine eligibility for employment, but will be used solely for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information.
3. I understand that I may be required to submit to a fingerprint background check at my own expense before employment or at any time during my employment. (Texas Senate Bill 9)
4. I hold, or am eligible to hold, the appropriate degree(s), license(s), and/or certification(s) listed as required in the job description for this posted position.
5. I authorize representatives of Kilgore ISD to contact all persons and entities listed on this application and to make all contacts, inquiries, and investigations which they deem necessary to verify my education, employment, and criminal history.
6. I consent to the release by third parties of information concerning my previous employment and pertinent information they may have, and release all parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to the District. I understand that Kilgore ISD will keep such information in a confidential file, available only to appropriate district officials.
7. I understand that this application and all supporting material becomes the property of Kilgore Independent School District which reserves the right to accept or reject said application.
8. I understand that Kilgore ISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring decisions based on any state or federally protected right.
9. I am legally authorized to work in the United States. If employed, you will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form (I-9) and produce documentation of your identity and authorization to work.
10. If employed by the district, I agree to conform to all district policies and procedures. I further understand that no representative of the District, other than the Superintendent or designee, has the authority to enter into any agreement, oral or written, for employment or to make any assurance of continued employment.
11. I hereby affirm that all information, without exception, provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or employment or dismissal from subsequent employment by Kilgore ISD.

1. Do you have a valid CDL license?
2. Do you have prior school transportation experience?

1. Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or received probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication for any felony offense or a misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, theft, misrepresentation, deliberate violence, offense of a sexual nature, drug or alcohol related offenses or acts constituting abuse under the Texas Family Code)? If yes, please explain.
2. Are you related to any member of the Kilgore ISD Board of Trustees? If yes, please give the name of your relative and the relationship.
3. Do you have a Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B with a passenger and school bus endorsement?
4. After reviewing the attached job description, are you able to perform the essential job functions of this position?
5. Have you ever left a job without notice for reasons other than medical? If yes to any of the above, please explain.
6. Have you ever been terminated from a job? If yes, please explain.
7. What types of community activites are or have you been active?
8. List any honors or awards you have received.
9. How many years of related experience do you have?
10. How many years of experience do you have in education?
11. What experience do you have with being a team player?
12. Do you speak any language(s) other than English? If so, what languages(s)?
13. Are you currently receiving benefits from the Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)?
14. Please share why you are seeking employment with the Kilgore ISD.
15. Were you referred to us by a Kilgore ISD employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.

**Paid health insurance for KISD school bus drivers.*

Primary Purpose:
Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Education:
High School diploma/GED
Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class A or B)
Texas School Bus Driver Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to effectively manage student behavior
Ability to operate bus
Ability to use personal computer preferred

Health
Life
Dental
Disability
Vision
TRS Retirement

Cover Letter
Resume
Certifications

Maintenance & Transportation: 3 of 6 external references required.