School Bus Driver

Starting Date: Immediately

We are recruiting for the 26-27 school year. Apply today, train this summer, and start in the fall!

General Responsibilities

• Transport students with disabilities on to and from school routes under the direction of the Director of Specialized Transportation.
• Work 20‑25 hours per week as a regular School Bus Driver and receive a standard benefits package – retirement, medical, dental, vision insurance, and employee assistance.
• Operate smaller school buses that carry fewer passengers.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and required documents.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Supervise students, maintain control on and off the bus, and assist students with physical disabilities in boarding and disembarking.
• Drive scheduled routes and approved off‑district activities, and participate in staff meetings, in‑service programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Inspect, clean, and request maintenance for the bus and related equipment per agency policy.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions that require additional assistance.
• Read and interpret maps and street guides.

Salary

Full hourly range for School Bus Drivers: $29.59 – $33.73. Offers are typically at the entry level of the range. Substitute Drivers: $27.41 – $27.95. Training for CDL is available through ESD 112; candidates who complete the training will receive substitute driver pay to start.

Regular attendance is required. Routes are split shifts Monday‑Friday.

To learn more about our bus training program, visit

• Operate a school bus in accordance with Washington state laws and policies.
• Maintain accurate log and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Supervise and maintain control of students.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Drive school bus on scheduled routes and approved activities.
• Inspect, clean, and request maintenance of the bus and equipment.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Read and interpret maps and street guides.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum age 21.
• One year experience as a driver of a truck or commercial vehicle or at least three years as a driver of a passenger vehicle.
• Preferred Qualifications
• One year experience transporting students with disabilities.
• Authorized Washington State school bus driver.
• Work or volunteer experience with preschool‑12th grade children.

• Operate a school bus under a variety of road conditions.
• Strength and ability to assist students with physical disabilities, including positioning special‑needs equipment.
• Travel to school districts to cover routes.
• Maintain regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and a valid Washington state class 'C' commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsement and air‑brake restriction removed, per federal regulations.
• Possess current Washington state school bus driver authorization (WAC 392‑144‑101).

Position Type:
Part‑time
Salary: $29 to $33 Per Hour