Substitute Bus Driver

Mercer Island School District 400 Transportation - Mercer Island, Washington

• Job : 5721095
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Substitute
• Salary: $29.44 per hour
• Job Category: Support Staff >
  Transportation

Paid training begins in mid‑summer for the next school year. Candidates hired are not eligible for health benefits unless they reach 630 work hours in the school year.

Purpose: Transport students to and from school and school‑related events and activities in a school bus or van. This position is daily, on‑call and hours will vary based upon the specific needs of the Transportation Department.

• Operates school bus safely and professionally
• Perform and properly complete daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and duties.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances, OSPI regulations, school district procedures and all state and federal laws.
• Complies with discipline and safety policies set forth by the district
• Participates in periodic training
• Maintain all required records
• Create and maintain a safe environment for students on the buses
• Follow discipline plan for students to ensure their safety
• Instruct students on bus safety subjects
• Duties directly related to purpose of job.

• Supervises students while transporting them

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL for 1 year or Driver’s License for 3 years
• Prefer up to 6 months commercial driving experience
• Satisfactory 5‑year driving abstract
• Clean WSP/FBI Background check
• Satisfactory DOT Physical
• Current 1st Aid/CPR card
• 21 years of age
• Satisfactory completion of SPI Bus Driver Training Course
• Must meet all current OSPI minimum qualifications for school bus drivers

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees, and/or students.

Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume and distance.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to manage children effectively. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and the community. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations, and maintain control in emergency situations. Ability to read and follow maps, route schedules and instructions. Ability to perform duties in accordance with all district and State requirements and policies.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive on the job, handle machinery that is vibrating, meet deadlines with severe time constraints, work irregular or extended hours, see close work such as typed or handwritten material, communicate through speech, walk, bend or twist at the neck more than average, bend or twist at the trunk more than average, reach forward.
• Occasionally, but essentially, the employee must be able to stand, squat/stoop/kneel, repeat the same hand,…