School Bus Driver/Van Driver (Ocean Beach)

Educational Service District 112 -
United States

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.64 - $33.73 an hour

Qualifications

FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations
CDL C
Transporting special needs passengers
Passenger loading and unloading procedures
Passenger Endorsement
School Bus Endorsement
Physical assistance for special education students
Air Brake Endorsement
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities

Full Job Description

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions.

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Specialized Transportation, the School Bus Driver will transport students with disabilities on "to and from" school routes.

Salary:

The full hourly range for licensed School Bus Drivers is $29.59 - $33.73. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Effective 09/01/2026, the hourly compensation range will be $30.36 - $34.61. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

If you require full training to obtain a CDL and endorsements, you will be hired as a Substitute Driver, with the following hourly range: $27.41 - $27.95.Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Effective 09/01/2026, the hourly compensation range will be $28.12 - $28.68. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

We will consider a Van Driver position to start, but the person in this role must work towards CDL licensure with School Bus Driver and Passenger endorsements. Van Driver hourly compensaiton is $24.64 - $28.36. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Effective 09/01/2026, the hourly compensation range will be $25.28 - $29.10. Offers are made at the beginning of the range

Currently don't have your CDL License, but are still interested in driving a bus?
ESD 112 will train you!

Assignment:

We have one vacancy in the Ocean Beach School District area. The person in this role will work 40 hours per week, on a school year schedule.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive environment. Bus routes are split shifts, Monday - Friday and regular attendance is expected.

A complete application will include:

Work history going back 10 years
At least three professional reference's contact information
A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
Supervise and maintain control of students.
Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops, and seminars.
Drive school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries.
Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for school bus and related equipment as required by ESD 112 policy.
Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
Read and interpret maps and street guides.
Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
Meet and continue to meet minimum school bus driver requirements pursuant to WAC 392-144-101 including but not limited to:

Minimum age 21, and
One year experience as a driver of a truck OR commercial vehicle or at least five years of experience as a driver of a passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

One year experience in transporting students with disabilities.
Authorized Washington State school bus driver.
Work or volunteer experience with preschool-12th grade children.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Operates school bus under a variety of road conditions.
Strength and ability to assist students with physical disabilities in embarking and disembarking a bus; including moving and positioning special needs equipment.
Travel to school districts to cover routes.
Regular attendance during schedule work hours.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of 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 endorsement and air brake restriction removed, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391.
Possess current Washington state school bus driver authorization (WAC 392-144-101).

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.

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