Substitute School Bus Driver

2026-27 Substitute School Bus Driver

Ellensburg School District 401 Transportation
- Ellensburg, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5819050

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION TITLE: Substitute School Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director and/or Assistant Transportation Director

Bus drivers are to operate all types of school buses safely under all types of weather conditions, including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice. They transport students and other authorized persons on regular and special program “to and from school” routes and on field, extracurricular, and other extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials.

This position could include but not limited to the following duties:

• Install, service, or replace school bus equipment, and accessories; including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, first aid and mess kits, snow chains, etc.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Clean and service the school bus to include interior cleaning and exterior bus washing; installation of fuel, oil, and coolant, etc. as per district procedure.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specification.
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR.
• Work effectively with a group of students bused together, of different grade levels, abilities, and/or program placement.
• Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, time sheets, trip tickets, route studies, behavior reports, work requisitions, accident reports, daily and monthly log reports and other clerical-type as may be required.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and adhere to assigned work hours and schedules.
• Dress appropriately and wear proper foot protection (WAC ) for the job.
• Accept and respond positively to direction, instruction, and requests from supervisor or designee.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, administrators and supervisors.
• Supervise students during assigned times of responsibility and maintain control of passengers as related to safety.
• Participate regularly in all staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars. (WAC 392-144)
• Comply with all of WAC 392-145.
• Perform other duties as required.

(to include but not limited to)

• Operate a school bus in accordance with laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by OPSI.
• Service, inspect, and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy and procedure.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions that require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Complete all forms, records, and reports as required by state or local school district policy and procedure.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by OSPI or the school district.
• Operate wheelchair lift and assist students loading and unloading from the school bus (only on lift bus).
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, and public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Perform other school bus driver-related duties as assigned by local school district policies/procedures.
• Sufficient command of English language to communicate with students, parents, district staff members, and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.
• Assist ill or physically impaired student to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.
• Provide assistance to students in evacuating the bus in any accident or other emergency situations.
• Install tire chains and perform all pre-trip inspections required by district practice.

Bus Drivers are exposed to outside climatic conditions during winter and summer months. Workers would be exposed to some chemicals and cleaning solvents.…