Substitute - Bus Driver; Pool SY

Substitute - Bus Driver (Pool for 26-27 SY) #1663

Starting Date: Immediately

Anticipated start date: Ongoing hire

Operates school buses safely under all types of weather conditions. Transports students and authorized persons on regular and special program “to and from school” routes and field, extracurricular, and other extra activity trips as authorized by school district officials.

• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annuities (403(b), Roth) upon completion of 630 work hours in a school year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB)
• Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance
• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program

Classified

Bus Driver

Supervisor of Transportation

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle
• Washington State driver’s license;
  Class B, CDL with appropriate endorsements
• School bus driver authorization
• Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid qualifications

• Valid First Aid/CPR card
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

• Successfully meet all requirements of Chapter 180-20 (drug, disclosure, fingerprinting)
• Have an excellent driving record
• Five year complete school bus abstract
• Physically able to drive and perform all duties related to school bus driving

• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance
• Maintain updated and current route sheet
• Maintain order on the bus while performing normal driving duties and functions
• Maintain order and adhere to safety rules when loading and unloading pupils
• Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• Install, service, or replace school bus equipment and accessories (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 interior of bus, add fuel when required; clean exterior as required
• Work effectively with a group of students, bused together, at different grade levels, abilities or program placement
• Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports and other clerical-type activities as may be required
• Dress appropriately and wear proper foot protection (WAC ) for the job
• Comply with state laws and local regulations pertaining to operation of school buses
• Perform related duties which are consistent with this job description and the employee’s assignment
• Check mailbox, bulletin boards, and doors for messages prior to leaving bus garage
• Takes direction, and instruction regarding safe driving procedures as required to fulfill functions and responsibilities
• Operate wheelchair lift and assist students loading and unloading from the school bus (only lift bus)
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, and public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform other school bus driver-related duties as directed by local school district policies

• Use of a personal computer and telephone
• Use of technological devices pertinent to school bus transportation
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception
• Ability to communicate orally;…