As Frisco ISD rolls into a new school year, the Transportation Department is looking for dedicated community members to help students arrive at school and return home safely.
Frisco ISD is hiring bus drivers, bus monitors and crossing guards, offering flexible schedules, competitive pay and the opportunity to get students’ day off on the right foot.
“This is such a rewarding job that allows you to give back to the community,” said Jerad Castor, managing director of transportation. “And we don’t just provide a safe ride — we connect students to their future.”
These positions are ideal for anyone looking for rewarding part-time or full-time work that follows the school calendar.
Or as bus driver Tony Jackson put it: “This is the perfect ‘second-act’ job.”
“When the kids aren’t in school, you don’t have to work — you have your summers if you want them, and plenty of time to vacation,” said Tony, who became a bus driver in 2019 after a long career in the corporate world.
Bus drivers play an important role in Frisco ISD, getting students to school and back home while building relationships with the families and campus staff they serve.
“It’s so rewarding, more than I thought it would be,” Tony said. “I have notes from students, like, ‘Thank you, Mr. Jackson, for being that first person I see in the morning.’ Because of my wife, I have an envelope where I keep all those notes.
“We like to call the kids ‘precious cargo,’” he said. “They are — and that responsibility stays with you.”
“The core, most important thing, is safety. Because from home to school, school to home, we have to take care of the kids. We take care of them like our own children.” - Jose Varghese, bus driver on special education routes
Drivers can build their ideal schedule, opting to only work mornings and afternoons or bidding for field trips and other opportunities during or after the school day. And there are plenty of those opportunities: The Transportation Department logged almost 13,000 field trips in 2025-26.
“We are a hopping office!” field trip supervisor Samantha Speer said with a laugh.
When Samantha started in FISD 23 years ago, she was afraid to drive the big buses, and worked as a crossing guard first and then bus monitor. She said when she was ready to drive, the wonderful transportation staff made her less fearful, cheering her on during training.
Bus monitors support drivers on special education routes by assisting students during their ride, helping them on and off the bus and supervising as needed.
Kim Smith, assistant director of transportation, has worked for the department for 26 years, starting as a bus monitor on a special education route.
“Special needs is my heart,” said Kim, adding that she’s stayed so long because of the people. “We have a wonderful culture here — everybody’s nice, kind, professional and you get to work with kids.”
Just outside schools, crossing guards provide a visible safety presence, wearing bright vests and wielding stop signs in high-traffic areas. They may be the first smiling face that families see on their campus, a joyful first impression to get each day started right.
Whether behind the wheel, assisting students on the bus or helping students cross the street, every member of the Transportation team plays an important role in creating a safe and welcoming school experience.
“If you have a heart for others, this is the place for you,” Kim said. “Now is the perfect time to join Frisco ISD Transportation.”
Join the team
Working for Frisco ISD Transportation offers a variety of benefits, including:
Flexible work schedules that align with the school calendar
Paid training to earn your commercial driver’s license
Drivers can bring their child, age 1 or older, on their route
Competitive pay
Explore current openings and apply online through the Frisco ISD website.
- Rachel McReynolds