School Bus Driver

Independent School District 197; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 is seeking a qualified Bus Driver to ensure safe transport of students district-wide for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the supervision of the Manager of Transportation, you will enforce safety measures, monitor student behavior, and communicate with parents as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and the capacity to work as part of a team with staff and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to positively work with children and families.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines for student transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Transportation Manager, ensure safe transport of all students.
• Enforce safety measures for all students at all times.
• Monitor and enforce student discipline per district policy.
• Report concerns regarding students to the principal or transportation staff.
• Assist in evacuation of students in emergencies per district procedures.
• Operate and understand emergency equipment on the bus (radio, reflectors, extinguishers, first aid kits).
• Communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Positive interaction with children

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork with staff and parents

Data privacy awareness

Student safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Transportation Department/ Bus Drivers
• Date Posted:
  7/1/2025
• Location:
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

• Position Type:
  Transportation Department/ Bus Drivers
• Date Posted:
  7/1/2025
• Location:
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Bus Driver

Salary: $25.18 per hour per the 2023-2025 salary schedule for the district transportation unit.

Line of Authority:Responsible to the Manager of Transportation.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Under direction of the transportation manager, ensure safe transport of all students.
• Ensure proper safety measures are enforced at all times for all students.
• Monitor and enforce student discipline in accordance with district policy.
• Report any concerns regarding students to theprincipal, or transportation personnel in accordance with district procedures or policies.
• Assist in evacuation of students in emergency situation in accordance with district procedures.
• Understand and use all emergency equipment on the bus such as the two-way radio, reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and body fluid clean up kits.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to positively work with children.
• Must be familiar with guidelines for the safe transportation of students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students in order to monitor and correct student behavior and assess and implement needs of students.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with students, including frequent standing, and walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and regular heavy lifting/assisting of students and communicate with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and/or up to adult-size body weight with two to three person lift.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.