Substitute Bus Driver

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following substitute position:

2025 – 2026
Elma School District
Substitute Bus Driver

Date Posted: Continuous - As needed

EESP Substitute Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $27.99 per hour

Benefits Include:

• I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with a CDL endorsement with Passenger endorsement
• Must hold a valid First Aid/CPR Certification card
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by employee)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Bus Operation:
• • Obey all traffic laws
  • Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies and procedures of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Elma School District
  • Drive school bus on scheduled routes and/or special trips and district-approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries
  • Clean and service school buses to include interior sweeping, cleaning of windows, seats, and installation of fuel, etc., as required by district procedure.
  • Perform post-trip and pre-trip inspections as required by district and state procedures and regulations
  • Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories, including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
  • Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment
  • Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specifications
  • Operate specified cleaning procedures when working with blood, vomitus, and/or other bodily secretions
  • Ability to use good judgment in a variety of situations
  • The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
• Student Safety:
• • Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require further action
  • Communicate with parents, building administrators, and transportation supervisor about student concerns
  • Demonstrate flexibility, caring, respect for others, and a sense of humor; consciously models the values of trust and integrity and is a positive role model for children
  • Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR
• Record Keeping:
• • Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, payroll forms/log sheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical-type activities as may be required by state or local policies and procedures
• Training:
• • Successfully complete the school bus driver training programs and courses established by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the school district
  • Attend further training as required by the state or local policy

Application Process:

Apply online at EdJobsNW. Submissions must include a Cover Letter, Resume, and two (2) Letters of Recommendation (or Classified Reference Forms).

Internal Candidates: Current district employees may apply by submitting a Letter of Interest to Human Resources Officer Tami Buckell (hr@eagles.edu). Please ensure an updated resume and District #68 Job Application are already on file.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr Christopher R. Nesmith cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher,kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith,cnesmith@eagles.edu