District Employees ONLY Bus Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid Certification

Certificate Copy (Medical Examiner's)

Driver's License Copy (CA Class B)

Bus Driver Certificate

Proof of HS Graduation

Resume

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District is seeking a District Employees ONLY Bus Driver to transport students to and from school. This is an in-house vacancy for current district employees with the required CA Class B license, passenger endorsement, and School Bus Driver Certificate. The role includes a structured work year of 182 days and an eight-hour day, split shift.

Applications close 11/2/2026. The ideal candidate will hold a valid medical examiner's certificate, First Aid, Air Brake

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator in an educational setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CA Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.
• Valid School Bus Driver Certificate.
• Valid medical examiner's certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate acceptable to CA Highway Patrol.
• Air Brake Endorsement.
• Knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code for transporting school students.
• Pass District Test.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Three years experience

District test pass

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement

School Bus Driver Certificate

Medical examiner's certificate

First Aid certificate

Air Brake Endorsement

Knowledge of California Vehicle & Education Codes

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 7608481083

Number of Openings 1

Salary 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

• Three (3) years of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator, in an educational setting, preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid CA Class B Driver's License or Higher with Passenger Endorsement.
• Valid School Bus Driver Certificate.
• Valid medical examiner's certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate acceptable to CA Highway Patrol.
• Air Brake Endorsement.
• Knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code as it pertains to transporting school students.
• Successfully Pass District Test.

BENEFITS

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

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].

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