School Bus Driver

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation, this position involves driving a school bus to safely transport students, performing routine safety inspections, and maintaining order and discipline on the bus and at stops.

• Assist students and passengers in safe loading and unloading from the bus, including normal transport and emergency situations; safely transport medically fragile students and students with special needs.
• Communicate with district personnel, parents, and legal guardians to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; respond to inquiries from students, parents, and staff regarding transportation services.
• Conduct required daily safety inspections of the bus—inspecting interior, exterior, and engine—to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems and maintain related maintenance records.
• Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Drive a school bus along a designated route, picking up and discharging students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving and comply with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes, and regulations.
• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep, and clean buses; refuel, service, and prepare vehicle for operation.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with student discipline policies; advise students and others of appropriate behavior.
• Prepare related logs and reports as necessary—including pre‑trip, field‑trip, accident, passenger‑incident, and inspection reports; maintain route, passenger misconduct, mileage, and student‑count records.
• Transport students, faculty, and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.
• Utilize two‑way radios for bus‑to‑bus and bus‑to‑base communications.

• High‑school graduation or equivalent GED and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

• Successful passage of the District’s job‑related proficiency test.
• California School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
• Valid California Class B Driver License with P/S endorsements.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• K‑4 report issued within the last 30 days (online documents are not accepted).

• Safe and defensive driving practices.
• Proper operations of school buses.
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes, and regulations.
• Basic first aid, CPR & AED procedures.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
• Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses.
• Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Learn and follow designated routes.
• Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Administer first aid.
  
  Maintain routine records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate a two‑way radio.

All new hires are being offered advanced step salary placement to Step C: $25.50/hour. These positions are 5–6 hours/day (split shift) during the school year; 206 paid days. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis.

LOCATION:

La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District, Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: 619‑668‑5700).

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Call 619‑668‑5700 Ext. 6376 for arrangements.

The La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on race, color,…