School Bus Driver (Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat Counties)

Educational Service District 112•ESD 112 - Service Region, WA

About The Position

The School Bus Driver transports students with disabilities on routes to and from school, operating a school bus in accordance with Washington State laws and policies. Regular drivers work approximately 20–25 hours per week during the school year, Monday through Friday, on split shifts covering morning and afternoon-evening routes. Drivers may also cover trips and approved activities within or outside district boundaries. The fleet includes smaller buses with smaller passenger counts. Regular drivers are eligible for benefits including retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and other benefits. The stated hourly range for regular School Bus Drivers is $30.36–$34.61, with offers made at the entry level. Substitute drivers are also being recruited; candidates who need full driver training start at substitute-driver pay. The substitute hourly range is $28.12–$28.68, with offers made at the entry level. The position reports directly to the Director of Specialized Transportation. It requires regular and reliable attendance, effective communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors, and the ability to supervise and maintain control of students. Drivers inspect and clean buses, request maintenance as needed, maintain required records, and report unsafe acts or conditions. ESD 112 provides training to interested candidates who do not yet have a commercial driver’s license.

Requirements

Meet and continue to meet Washington State minimum school bus driver requirements under WAC 392-144-101.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have either one year of experience driving a truck or commercial vehicle, or at least five years of experience driving a passenger vehicle.
Successfully complete a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a valid state Class C commercial driver's license, with passenger and school bus endorsements and the air-brake restriction removed, in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391.
Possess current Washington State school bus driver authorization under WAC 392-144-101.
Be able to assist students with physical disabilities in embarking and disembarking the bus, including moving and positioning special-needs equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience transporting students with disabilities.
Authorization as a Washington State school bus driver.
Work or volunteer experience with preschool–12th-grade children.

Responsibilities

Transport students with disabilities on scheduled routes to and from school.
Drive school buses on scheduled routes and approved trips and activities, within and outside district boundaries.
Operate the bus in accordance with Washington State laws and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Maintain accurate and legible daily bus logs and other required documents.
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
Supervise students and maintain control of them.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
Inspect and clean the school bus and request maintenance service for the bus and related equipment as required by ESD 112 policy.
Report unsafe acts or conditions requiring attention from someone other than the driver.
Read and interpret maps and street guides.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.