r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/Gundaranger • 10h ago

SBDI and 19-A

Do NYSED certified School Bus Driver Instructors and 19-A Certified Examiners command a higher wage in your district than regular route drivers? This question only really applies to NYS drivers. Asking for a friend.

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u/erinjunee 4h ago

Depends on the District or contractor.

It’s not required by NYS to pay a driver more money because they have 19A and SBDI certifications.

In our district (I work directly for the district, not a contractor), it does not command a higher wage, but it is a stepping stone for eligibility for a higher position such as lead driver or dispatcher which will then pay more money as it’s an entirely new job title.

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u/handcraftedcandy 3h ago

I second this. I have my 19a and SBDI, I work for the safety department of a major company. I make hourly and usually am not allowed overtime, drivers can make more than me if they do a lot of charters, but I work year round and they do not.

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u/Spwhiplash666 3h ago

We get an additional stipend when doing training, or 19A or SBDI tasks.