What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bus Driver Instructor/Dispatcher position at Oak Grove School District?

Lead Bus Driver Instructor/Dispatcher at Oak Grove School District

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Application Deadline

6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

1/6/2026

Contact

Elisabeth Navarro

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$35.70 - $45.57 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Range 32

Length of Work Year

8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year (Calendar C, 260 workdays)

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 15 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district. Oak Grove School District’s focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) which identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals. First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts interwoven with science, social studies and visual and performing arts. Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems. Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with our students, staff and various community groups in keeping with our core values, the vision, and the annual goals. The District is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east. Our Mission is to "Ensure Every Child's Potential is Achieved" driving our Core Values: Student Learning, Positive Interdependence, Quality Performance, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Respect The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements / Qualifications

• License/Certification and/or testing requirements: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Class A or B with no applicable restrictions; Valid California School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Education with no applicable restrictions, drug testing clearance • Possession of a safe driving record • Minimum of six (6) years of school bus driving experience acquired while possessing a valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate • Minimum of three (3) years experience as a State Certified Instructor in an agency comparable to Oak Grove School District

Certification (Certification (California School Bus Driver Instructor’s Certificate issued by California State Dept of Education w/ NO applicable restrictions))
DMV Printout (Current within 30 days)
Driver's License Copy (Class A or B w/ NO applicable restrictions)

Requirements / Qualifications

Certification (Certification (California School Bus Driver Instructor’s Certificate issued by California State Dept of Education w/ NO applicable restrictions))
DMV Printout (Current within 30 days)
Driver's License Copy (Class A or B w/ NO applicable restrictions)

Comments and Other Information

To plan and provide Classroom Instruction and Behind the Wheel training for District bus drivers in all safety and operational functions consistent with District policy within a framework of Federal, State and local law. To maintain and submit required paperwork for effective and efficient operations of the Transportation Department. To transport students to and from school within a designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the students while passengers in a District vehicle. Employees in this classification perform all duties of a State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor and exercise independent judgement to plan and implement training schedules based upon employee need and State directed requirements. To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class shares the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class receives general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class requires a high degree of technical skill, organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills.

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