School Bus Driver, Substitute, Classified, .FTE District Positi

School Bus Driver, Permanent Substitute, Classified, .50 FTE (4 hours per day), District Position - TWO OPENINGS

SIUSLAW SD 97J Transportation/Maintenance/Custodial - Florence, Oregon

Job : 5594728

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TWO OPENINGS

Position begins as soon as possible.
Salary Schedule is based on the  school year.

This is a 10-month/renewable position with 179 day contract calendar, that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule, but credit may be considered for relevant experience/certifications.

Schedule: Split Shift estimated 6:30am - 8:30am and 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

NOTE:

Friday afternoon schedule is 1:30 - 3:30pm with early release.

TITLE: School Bus Driver – Permanent Substitute Route Driver

SUPERVISOR: Transportation Supervisor

JOB TYPE: This is a Classified Position, 4 hours per day (split shift), Monday through Friday

SUMMARY: Operate school buses under all types of weather conditions to transport students and other authorized persons as a permanent substitute driver on all “to and from” routes and on activity trips as authorized by the school district officials. Ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from the bus. Serve as a courteous representative of the Siuslaw School District.

When not driving a route, will work as a bus monitor.

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, and responsibilities of a school bus driver as required by the State and District policies and procedures.
• Possess a valid Oregon Commercial Drivers’ License, Type B, with passenger, air brake and school bus endorsements, demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Possess an Oregon School Bus Drivers’ Certificate and maintain a driving record within ODE requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in performance of duties.
• Willingness to attend workshops and training sessions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work and communicate with students, parents and school personnel.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.

• Inspect assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle and reports any deficiencies.
• Reports all possible problem areas (safety hazards, parent/student concerns or complaints).
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned district vehicles; sweeping, dusting and washing.
• Maintains required licenses, certificates and first–aid card by attending required training classes and preserving a good driving record within ODE requirements.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with laws of the State of Oregon and District policy/procedures.
• Assists students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from the bus in both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Monitors students, parents and staff members during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers and to protect the equipment.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of supervisory personnel.
• Establishes open lines of communication with supervisor, administration and district staff, and cooperates to resolve problems in a professional manner.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Occasionally may be called upon to fill in/drive on routes other than normally assigned route.
• And other related tasks as assigned by the transportation supervisor.

• The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules.
• The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• The…