District Employees ONLY Bus Driver

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District is seeking a Bus Driver for the Transportation Department. This in-house vacancy is open only to current district employees.

The role involves transporting students to and from school and authorized activities, with a length of work year of 182 days and a split shift schedule. Requirements include a CA Class B license with PS endorsement, CPR/First Aid, Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a valid high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid CA Class B Driver's License or higher with PS Endorsement is required.
• Bus Driver Certificate is required.
• Medical Examiner's Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus under supervision to transport students to and from school and related activities.
• Perform related duties as required by the Transportation Department.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CA Class B Driver's License with PS Endorsement

Bus Driver Certificate

CPR/First Aid Certification

Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

District Employees ONLY Bus Driver at Coachella Valley Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 11/2/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Contact: Diana Aguilar

Phone: [phone]

Number of Openings: 3

Pay Range: $23.60 - $36.60 Per Hour

Classified Salary Schedule: $23.60 - $36.60 hourly (Step 32 A-J)

Length of Work Year: 182 days / 8 hours (split shift)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Transportation Department

About The Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary

Under general supervision to drive a school bus for the purpose of bringing students to and from school and other authorized activities and other related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Certificate Copy (Medical Examiner's Certificate)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy (Valid CA Class B Driver's License or Higher with PS Endorsement)
• Other (Bus Driver Certificate)
• Proof of HS Graduation (or Equivalent)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone].

Links Related To This Job

• Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
• Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
• The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
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