Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers 2026-27

Bellevue School District • Bellevue, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and other vehicles and perform associated and operational duties in transporting students. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years automotive driving experience
• Good driving record for past five (5) years; Department of Motor Vehicles report will be required
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Obtain a Washington State School Bus Driver’s authorization prior to regular employment
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to regular employment
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Perform 40-pound minimum lift stress test
• Must be able to successfully pass the bus driver training course, including First Aid
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation physical
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
• Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed.
• Satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references
• Satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting)
• Satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers
• Approval by the Bellevue School Board

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience with groups of children
• Will be required annually to pass all school bus driver requirements as mandated by State and Federal law

Responsibilities

• Maintain established routes and schedules consistent with safe driving practices and passenger safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Fuel, clean and wash bus and report bus/servicing requirements.
• Establish a positive rapport with passengers, exhibiting friendliness and genuine concern.
• Enforce passenger conduct standards, reporting infractions as directed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year (eligible following training period).
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Holiday pay based on negotiated bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED