Transportation- Bus Driver- Route 20- 6.5 Hours Per Day- 2026-2027 School Year

Grants Pass Sd 7•Grants Pass, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grants Pass School District No. 7 is accepting applications for a Bus Driver for Route 20 for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is for 6.5 hours per day, 185 days per year (August-June). The district's vision is 'We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all,' and its mission is 'to provide a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.' The district is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity, fairness, equity, and respect. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, and reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent driving record
Valid Class B CDL driver’s license with “P” and “S” endorsements and no Air Brake restriction
ODE School Bus Driver Certificate or permit
Pass criminal history check
Ability to pass physical, drug, and alcohol tests
Excellent communication skills with the ability to get along well with students of all ages and their parents
Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for a $12.50 fingerprinting fee and a $75 ODE fingerprinting processing fee

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Operate heavy duty vehicles in a safe and economical way
Learn routes, rules and procedures
Work varying split shifts, cover AM and PM bus routes as well as short trips
Perform other transportation related duties as assigned

Benefits

$24.07-$33.77 per hour, dependent on approved accepted experience/education
Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees)
Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
6 paid holidays per year
2 personal days per year
10 paid sick leave days per year
Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement
Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,200 per year
Up to $1,624 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance
$4,534 per year insurance opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (more than 6-hour employees), $4,080.60 (4–6-hour employees)
6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600)