School Bus Driver

Position:
School Bus Driver / School Bus Attendant & Driver (Substitute)

Dual-Merged (2526-01) – the district offers a School Bus Driver Trainee program for candidates who do not currently possess the required licensure. Trainees will receive on‑the‑job training to become licensed School Bus Drivers.

• Drive a school bus along designated routes, picking up and discharging students according to schedules, while ensuring safety and compliance with traffic laws.
• Perform regular safety inspections of buses (interior, exterior, engine) and maintain related records.
• Assist students and passengers with loading/unloading, including medically fragile and special needs students.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and operational condition, including washing, sweeping, refueling and basic maintenance.
• Maintain order on the bus, enforce discipline policies, and advise passengers on appropriate behavior.
• Respond to emergency situations, administer first aid as needed, and conduct emergency evacuations per guidelines.
• Communicate with district staff, parents, and guardians to resolve transportation issues.
• Prepare and submit required logs and reports (pre‑trip, field trips, accidents, incidents, inspections).
• Operate two‑way radios for bus‑to‑bus and bus‑to‑base communication.

Positions are 5‑6 hours/day (split shift) during the school year; 206 paid days. All new hires are offered advanced step salary placement to Step C: $25.50/hour.

• Applications are accepted on a continual basis; resumes alone are not sufficient but may be submitted with the online application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered without the following attachments (must be submitted electronically or in hard copy):

• 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 last 30 days (online documents are not official and will not be accepted)

Applicants will be evaluated against stated qualifications; the most qualified applicants will be invited to a written merit exam. An eligibility list will be established and remain valid for up to one year.

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED plus sufficient training and experience to demonstrate 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 last 30 days

• 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—tact, patience, courtesy
• Health and safety regulations
• Oral and written communication skills

The district must conduct a full query of the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database before hiring anyone for safety‑sensitive duties. Candidates must provide consent and be registered with the Clearinghouse. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

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. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons.

Advance notice is required. Call 619‑668‑5700 Ext. 6376 for arrangements.