Student Transportation - Van Driver (Klickitat County)

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112; White Salmon (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 White Salmon School District in Washington is seeking a part-time van driver to transport students on routes rated for 10 or fewer passengers. The position runs 20–25 hours per week on a school-year schedule with no work during breaks.

Starting date is immediately; candidates must have a valid driver's license, complete required driver training, and obtain first aid/CPR certification. Attendance and safety are essential to support our students and staff.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete state required driver training and to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.
• Experience working with students with disabilities or unique needs is preferred.
• Experience in transporting students is preferred.
• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the ESD 112 vehicle in accordance with Washington laws and program policies.
• Drive scheduled routes and trips and approved activities.
• Establish and maintain communication with students, parents, staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Inspect, clean, and request maintenance for vehicles and equipment.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions requiring attention.
• Collaborate with classroom instructional team including teachers and related staff.
• Supervise and maintain control of students.
• Participate in staff meetings and training events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age 21+

Driver's license

CPR & First Aid

Disability support experience

Student transport experience

Knowledge of disability programs

Job description

Student Transportation - Van Driver (Klickitat County)

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 White Salmon School District - White Salmon, Washington Open in Google Maps Goldendale School District - Goldendale, Washington Open in Google Maps Klickitat School District - Klickitat, Washington Open in Google Maps Wishram School District - Wishram, Washington Open in Google Maps Trout Lake School District - Trout Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps Gorge Academy - White Salmon, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5975807
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Specialized Transportation Director, the Specialized Transportation Van Driver will transport students with disabilities on "to and from school" routes. Students are transported in vans or vehicles that are rated to transport 10 or fewer passengers.

Salary: The full hourly range will be $25.28 - $29.10. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment: This position will be part-time, working 20-25 hours per week. The position is on a school year schedule, there will be no work during school breaks (winter, spring, summer).This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive environment. Bus routes are split shifts, Monday - Friday and regular attendance is expected.

We are primarily recruiting for work in Klickitat county. Our vehicles are located in White Salmon, WA and Goldendale, WA.

Essential Functions:

• Operate the ESD 112 vehicle in accordance with the State of Washington laws and ESD and program policies and procedures.
• Drive the ESD vehicle on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for the vehicle(s) and related equipment.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Contribute to and cooperate with the classroom instructional team including the teacher, related services staff, other educational assistants.

Other Functions:

• Supervise and maintain control of students.
• Participate in staff meetings, in service programs, workshops and similar training or program events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete state required driver training and to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with disabilities or unique needs.
• Experience in transporting students.
• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Operate ESD vehicle under a variety of road conditions.
• Physical intervention necessary to properly restrain students in compliance with Washington State WACs and Emergency Response protocol.
• Exposure to communicable diseases found in children and adolescents.
• Students may use challenging or offensive verbalizations toward staff and other students with potential for escalation to physical aggression.
• Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student needs and to provide instruction. Strength and agility to assist in physically maintaining a safe learning environment to include emergency response protocols in compliance with Washington State WACs.
• Able to work cooperatively in day treatment program setting.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Successful completion of Washington school bus driver training.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $25 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Welcome to White Salmon School District, Goldendale School District, Klickitat School District, Wishram School District, Trout Lake School District, Gorge Academy

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mayra Tapia-Mendez , HR Manager
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]