Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

East Valley School District 361 District - Spokane Valley, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in East Valley School District #361 - Spokane Valley

Job : 5239910
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Substitute Bus Driver, District

Reports to: Transportation Director

Work Schedule: Will be determined by the job(s) the substitute is willing to fill, current openings are available

Salary: Classified Substitute Bus Drivers are paid $17.13 per hour during training and $21.81 per hour once licensed

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the transportation director or designee, this bus driver position will operate school buses in transporting students to and from public schools. The bus driver will follow a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule, regulate heating and ventilation inside the bus, and drive carefully in compliance with traffic regulations. The top priority of the bus driver is to ensure the safety of the students while loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from school.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state superintendent of public instruction or the school district.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the students while loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from school.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or situations which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on trips in support of district approved activities, in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies of the East Valley School District.
• Inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and school district policy. Examples include washing and sweeping busses, checking and adding fuel levels, inspecting busses for safety, etc.
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, body fluid kits, etc.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Complete forms, records, and reports as required by the state or school district policies.
• Must recognize appropriate student behavior depending on grade level and have the ability to administer appropriate progressive discipline while recognizing and respecting student rights and responsibilities. Reports unruly behavior to principal of school or direct supervisor.
• Immediately reports delays and accidents to direct supervisor.
• Must be neat, clean, and dress appropriately.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Essential Physical Demands:

This list of essential physical demands is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following demands:

• Most possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door and emergency exits in the event of an emergency.
• Must be in good physical health, capable of lifting up to 50lbs, working at various heights, and perform…