Bus Driver

Deer Park School District #414

Route Bus Driver

Transportation-Bus Driver -Multiple Positions Open

Split Shift: 6:45 AM - 8:45 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM-Monday - Friday School Days only

Title: Bus Driver, May be Temporary route - will have status to bid for continuing route as available. Generally, up to 4 hours per day – split between morning and afternoon.

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Bus Driver is directly responsible to the Transportation Supervisor in the operation of school buses, and transports students to and from school.

Major Responsibilities:

This position could include, but not be limited to, the following duties:

1. Know, understand, and apply practices of the School Bus Driver Handbook published by OSPI.

2. Drive buses on regularly scheduled routes, field trips, or activity trips, both within and outside the district boundaries.

3. Be able to use emergency equipment, including the installation of tire chains.

4. Fuel, inspect, and clean the bus and related equipment as required. Responsible for maintaining interior and exterior bus cleanliness.

5. Maintain control over passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions that require the attention of persons other than the driver.

6. Successfully complete bus driver training courses established by OSPI and/or the school district.

7. Perform pre-and post-trip inspections as required.

8. Keep the supervisor informed as to the condition of the bus and accidents. Report any accident or law infraction to the supervisor immediately.

9. Clean bus/vehicle for presentation to Washington State Patrol at the end of the school year.

10. Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor of Transportation.

Qualifications: (Including STATE LAW)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years old.
• Must possess the necessary driver's licenses.
• Must meet physical requirements established by OSPI/DOT, including being drug-free.
• Must have five years’ experience as a licensed driver.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record. Must provide to the employer a driving abstract that reflects a safe driving history and meets the standards set forth in 392-144 WAC.
• Must have a current first aid card.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to operate school buses safely under stressful situations when transporting children.
• Drivers must be physically capable of sitting for at least two hours at one time.
• Excellent visual acuity.
• Effective communication with students and maintaining control of students.
• Ability to complete forms, reports, and other basic clerical-related activities.
• Must possess sufficient strength and ability to assist ill or physically challenged students to enter or exit the school bus or provide assistance in evacuating an overturned bus.
• Hearing capability sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds to allow adequate time for defensive or evasive action if necessary.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within the confines of OSPI/DOT Requirements

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and the Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

The 2025-2026 base salary range for route drivers in the Deer Park School District is between $22.51 and $27.53 per hour. Placement is determined by school district experience.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must complete the application online: www.dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including the most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with

Federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526