External Vacancy- Bus Driver #517

Young World Physical Education; Amargosa Valley (NV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nye County School District in Amargosa Valley, NV seeks a reliable Bus Driver to provide safe school transportation for district students.

Position details include 3.75 hours per day, four days per week, 144 days per year, with a pay range of $20.10 to $24.21 per hour. A valid Nevada CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements is required, plus background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current physical examination as required by CDL.
• Completion of District/State training course.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Transports only authorized students and District Employees.
• Performs the daily pre-trip safety inspection of the bus.
• Enforces District bus safety rules.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current physical examination as required by CDL

Completion of District/State training course

Job description

External Vacancy - Bus Driver #517

NYE County School District Amargosa Valley Elementary/Middle School (K-8) – Amargosa Valley, Nevada Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5878457

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Bus Driver

Location: Amargosa Elementary/Middle School

Hours: 3.75 hours per day , 4 days per week, 144 days per year

Funding Source: General Fund

Salary Range: $20.10 to $24.21 per hour

To provide safe and efficient transportation for District students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Keeps assigned bus cleaned. This shall include all vision mirrors, windows and the inside of the bus.
• Adheres to route, stops and schedule as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Reports all accidents and completes the required reports.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or safety problems.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-District school trips.
• Transports only authorized students and District Employees.
• Performs the daily pre-trip safety inspection of the bus.
• Enforces District bus safety rules.
• Perform other tasks related to area of responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Position Expectations

• Ability to pass required medical examinations.
• Ability to learn relevant regulations and rules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Recognizes and reports hazards, conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Familiar with and understands FERPA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality requirements in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with and ability to support the implementation of district policies and administrative regulations related to assigned duties.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards and unauthorized individuals on campus, and respond appropriately to incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Awareness of and participation in district and school emergency response procedures, including fire drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and other safety protocols.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current physical examination as required by CDL
• Completion of District/State training course

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Nevada Commercial Driver License with Passenger & School Bus endorsements.

Screening and Compliance

• Ability to pass State and Federal criminal background check
• Compliance with NCSD Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Successful candidate must complete a thorough background check and pass mandatory pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Working Conditions

Fast paced environment where tasks and priorities are constantly changing. Use of equipment and supplies necessary to carry out functions of position description.

Selection Procedure

The NCSD screening and interview process will be followed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX

Nye County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NCSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Michelle "Chelle" Wright, PHR, CLRP

Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Nye County School District

484 S. West St.

Pahrump, NV 89048 -775-727-7743, extension 300

[e-mail]

NCSD's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at: https://bit.ly/NCSDPolicies-AdminRegs .

(NCSD Policies and Administrative Regulations 0210/0210aR/0210bR/0210cR, 0211/0211R, 0212/0212R,0213/0213aR/0213bR/0213cR, and 6110/ 6110R)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nye County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nye County School District does not sanctionor tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin,religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership,genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada NationalGuard, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Nye County School District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Nye County School District. Please contact Human Resources or the Section 504 Coordinator with any questions or requests for accommodation.

Shanda Roderick

Director of Special Education/Section 504 Coordinator

Nye County School District

Special Education Support Services

484 S. West St., Pahrump, NV 89048 • 775-751-4015

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Nye County SD Employment
• 484 S. West Street
• Pahrump, Nevada 89048
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]