Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers 2025-26

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue School District seeks dedicated Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers for the 2025-26 school year. Responsibilities include operating school buses, ensuring safety, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license, have a strong driving history, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time drivers

Retirement through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

Holiday pay based on negotiated bargaining agreement

Qualifications

• Minimum five years automotive driving experience required.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License needed.
• Ability to pass the bus driver training course and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus in a safe manner following established routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure student safety.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Purpose

The position of Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and other vehicles and perform associated and operational duties in transporting students.

Position Purpose

The position of Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and other vehicles and perform associated and operational duties in transporting students.

Commitment To Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Maintain established routes and schedules consistent with safe driving practices and passenger safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Fuel, clean and wash bus and report bus/servicing requirements.
• Establish a positive rapport with passengers, exhibiting friendliness and genuine concern.
• Enforce passenger conduct standards, reporting infractions as directed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Transportation Manager.
  
  

Required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum five (5) years automotive driving experience;
• Good driving record for past five (5) years; Department of Motor Vehicles report will be required;
  
  

Preferred

• Supervisory experience with groups of children;
• Will be required annually to pass all school bus driver requirements as mandated by State and Federal law;
  
  

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions In This Class Typically Require)

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License;
• Obtain a Washington State School Bus Driver’s authorization prior to regular employment;
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to regular employment;
  
  

SKILLS (position Requirements At Entry)

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Perform 40-pound minimum lift stress test;
• Must be able to successfully pass the bus driver training course, including First Aid;
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation physical;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

Conditions Of Employment

This is a general posting for one or more Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

2024-25 Transportation Personnel salary classification range $24.73/hour to $38.50/hour. Bus Driver and Substitute Bus Drivers start at $24.73/hour during training, $32.20/hour per during probation and $35.78/hour after 60 workday probation period based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement, 20-40 hours per week, for a 180-day annual assignment.

Bus Drivers – Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year (eligible following training period). Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Holiday pay based on negotiated bargaining agreement.

Substitute Bus Drivers are not eligible for benefits.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue 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 Of America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:

Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, [phone] or [e-mail]

Sex-based Discrimination, Including Sexual Harassment

Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, [phone] or [e-mail]

Disability Discrimination

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Karen Dejong, [phone] or [e-mail]

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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