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Substitute Bus Driver

Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
Valley, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2027

Substitute Bus Driver at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Continuous

Date Posted
4/14/2026
Contact
Charlene Fischer
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Range 33 $ 27.23 - $ 33.09
Length of Work Year
School Term
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Transportation Department
Hours
Vary (anytime between 5:30 am and 5:00 pm); Many routes do have a "split" shift with an unpaid break in the middle of the day
Experience
Job related experience is required.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certificates & Licenses
Bus Driver's Certificate & Valid Driver's License

About the Employer

VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK – 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.

Requirements / Qualifications

The job of Bus Driver was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Please attached the following documentation: (1) Cover letter (2) Resume (3) Three signed letters of recommendation (within last 12 months) (4) Bus Driver's Certificate (5) CPR/First Aid Certificate (6) Evidence of Insurability Please keep in mind that a pre-employment fingerprint clearance, physical and tuberculosis clearance is required prior to beginning work. The cost of the fingerprint process (approx $80) will be the responsibility of the applicant. In addition, Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid California Driver's License will be required after a job offer is issued.

  • Certificate Copy (Bus Driver's Certificate)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (THREE, SIGNED by author, DATED within last 12 months)
  • Other (Evidence of Insurability (Copy of Current Auto Insurance))
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

The job of Bus Driver was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Please attached the following documentation: (1) Cover letter (2) Resume (3) Three signed letters of recommendation (within last 12 months) (4) Bus Driver's Certificate (5) CPR/First Aid Certificate (6) Evidence of Insurability Please keep in mind that a pre-employment fingerprint clearance, physical and tuberculosis clearance is required prior to beginning work. The cost of the fingerprint process (approx $80) will be the responsibility of the applicant. In addition, Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid California Driver's License will be required after a job offer is issued.

  • Certificate Copy (Bus Driver's Certificate)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (THREE, SIGNED by author, DATED within last 12 months)
  • Other (Evidence of Insurability (Copy of Current Auto Insurance))
  • Resume
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