Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver 2025-26

Toledo School District 237 Bus Garage - Toledo, Washington

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Toledo School District 237

Job : 5402867

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 2 Classified Reference Forms and/or letters
• HS Diploma and Transcripts or Equivalent and Transcripts

• Each school bus driving driver is responsible to know, understand and follow the transportation office policies and procedures.
• Each driver must read, understand and follow:

• The Motor Vehicles Laws of the State of Washington.
• All regulations and Washington State Laws for School Bus Drivers.
• The State of Washington School Bus Driver Handbook.
• The Toledo School District's School Bus Driver Handbook.
• Rules for students riding Toledo School buses.

• Be able to proficiently operate all sizes and types of school buses in the Toledo School District.
• Operate the school bus in a safe and prudent manner.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, district staff, parents and community members.

• Operate assigned school bus in a safe and legal manner consistent with district, state, county and federal regulations.
• Inspect the assigned school bus daily prior to each operation in accordance with state and district regulations and expectations.
• Maintain discipline on the bus consistent with district policies, regulations and procedures.
• Support the learning program and contribute to the growth and development of students through maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain and submit daily bus logs, and complete all forms and other reports as required.
• Report any mechanical defects and safety hazards immediately.
• Clean interior and exterior of vehicle according to department procedures and perform other such maintenance requirements as department procedure requires.
• Operate and maintain district vehicles and equipment as required; consequently insuring their safe and proper use, protecting the interest of the district regarding pilferage, loss, theft or abuse of all district vehicles, equipment and materials.
• Maintain appropriate physical condition, health status, appearance and attitude necessary to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Obtain and maintain all licenses and certificates necessary to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Comply with district safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Minimum of 5 years driving experience.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license with CDL endorsement
• Possess a valid Washington State school bus driver's endorsement
• Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this job description.

• Possession of a good driving safety record.
• Have the ability to concentrate on safe, defensive driving under various distracting circumstances.
• Positive attitude toward students, parents, teachers and other district staff members.
• Team oriented; ability to work with a variety of people.
• Ability to work with and sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious and ethnic diversity of students, staff, and community
• Effective communication skills.
• Writing skills necessary to complete transportation/driver paperwork.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Flexibility to accept scheduling changes as necessary to meet district needs.
• Willingness and ability to receive periodic retraining and updating of driving skills.
• Willingness and ability to drive any school bus as directed by the transportation supervisor in any type of weather.
• Willingness and ability to perform cleaning and upkeep school bus tasks.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of proper operation of transportation equipment, including special education transportation equipment.
• Sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door, and provide necessary assistance in an emergency situation and/or evacuation.
• Ability to complete state certified training program, provided by the district.

REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Applicants will be screened as need arises for pool of substitutes.
• Substitute work day varies by assignment

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $27.11 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Adrian Stub , Transportation Supervisor
• Bus Garage
• Email: astub