Substitute School Bus Driver

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

The Substitute School Bus Driver is responsible for providing bus transportation service to Chief Leschi students in a safe and timely manner. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Excellent driving abstract
Valid and current Washington State Driver’s License with CDL (Class B), P-1 and S endorsements
Documented experience in school setting
Ability to obtain First Aid certification in a timely manner
Must be bondable
Ability to maintain a successful background investigation
Successful and/or clear drug screening
School board policies and procedures
Effective teaching and training theories & techniques
Take initiative and work independently
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model
Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community
Work collaboratively with school and central office administrators, parents, and community members
Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

Nice To Haves

Eight hours of a defensive driving course
Valid and current CPR card

Responsibilities

Transports students and other authorized persons safely to and from school, as well as on field, extracurricular, special and/or activity trips as authorized by immediate supervisor.
Operates school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow and ice.
Services, inspects and cleans school buses and related equipment and accessories as required by state, federal, and school policies, to include interior and exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil, and coolant, and tire inflation.
Maintains control of student passenger safety.
Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
Completes forms, records and reports as required by law and school policies.
Maintains coursework and a driver’s training program as set forth by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the school.
Operates school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Operates and services all school bus equipment and accessories, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, first aid kits, and manually operated doors.
Performs basic first aid as appropriate, which may include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Performs other duties as assigned.