2026-2027 Substitute Bus Driver

Olympia School District; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympia School District is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and excursions, while enforcing safety rules and maintaining vehicle safety. The role is on-call, supporting the Transportation Department on various hours and routes.

Preferred applicants meet the WA state qualifications for school bus drivers. The district emphasizes diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities, with contact details available through Human

Qualifications

• Skills to operate school buses and vans in a safe manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to evaluate schedules and meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan and organize activities.
• Ability to administer first aid.

Responsibilities

• Assesses potential emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
• Assists students for safe ingress/egress from buses.
• Drives school buses and vans to transport students on routes.
• Inspects vehicles to ensure safe operating condition.
• Fuels vehicles and maintains cleanliness for safety and appearance.
• Prepares documentation and reports for follow-up actions.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Effective communication

Schedule evaluation

Planning and organizing

First aid

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of "Substitute School Bus Driver" is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring vehicle is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Required Attachments:

• 2 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters

This is a substitute/on-call position for various hours and routes in the Olympia School District Transportation Department.

Preferred applicants to meet the qualifications in WAC 392-144 - School Bus Driver Qualifications. The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends training for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting requirements for school bus certificate.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior/exterior, for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Directs students regarding safety for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations, laws and safety.
• Drives schools buses and/or vans for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.
• Informs school personnel of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures) for the purpose ofproviding information for follow up action and/or proper procedures.
• Inspects assigned vehicles (i.e. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activity.
• Fuels assigned vehicle for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

* Experience Required: Job related experience.

* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to operate school buses and vans in a safe manner, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules and meet deadlines, plan and organize activities, administer first aid.

Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements and driving codes.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently, make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations. Significant physical abilities include climbing/balancing, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

* Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Class Driver's License and evidence of insurability, School Bus Driver's Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, First Aid Certificate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail]; Aff… [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures.Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].