Substitute Bus Driver

Marysville School District 25; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Marysville School District 25 is seeking a substitute bus driver to transport students on scheduled routes and approved trips, in all weather conditions. The role requires a CDL with endorsements, First Aid/CPR, and clearance processes including fingerprinting and immunization verification.

Starting date is immediate. You must complete the district pre-approval and meet state requirements, with training provided by the MSD Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• Must complete pre-approval form before applying (see link).
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• Washington State Driver's Abstract required.
• Minimum of 5 years driving experience.
• Comprehensive Washington State CDL with endorsements for School Bus Driver authorization.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Card.
• Clearance through drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in English.
• Experience with diversity preferred.
• Successful background/fingerprint clearance.
• Immunization proof if born 1957 or later.
• I-9 Employment Eligibility per IRCA.
• Completion of district-required training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and trips to support district activities.
• Inspect and service buses and related equipment.
• Maintain student safety and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Complete forms, route studies, and reports as required by district policies.
• Operate bus according to Washington State laws and district policies.
• Attend mandatory classes related to school bus authorization.
• Perform basic bus maintenance and safety inspections.
• Maintain updated knowledge of district policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally with students, staff, and parents.
• Adhere to all district policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Student interaction

Diversity awareness

Education

Washington State CDL with School Bus Endorsements

First Aid/CPR Certification

Washington State Driver's Abstract

Fingerprint Clearance

I-9 Employment Eligibility

Immunization Verification

Pre-Approval Form Completion

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5259381

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 25, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

On-Call Substitute Position

Salary Schedule: Miscellaneous Salary Schedule at https://www.msd25.org/o/District/page/employee-groups

Position Summary:

In the absence of the regular employee, the Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students and other authorized persons over regular school routes in all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE PRE-APPROVAL FORM AND BE APPROVED BEFORE APPYING FOR THIS POSITION @ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1uVugPQmychEYFVdc9bDaRHlY36amoSNu1WUGp9nU07jQA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this position.
• Washington State Driver's Abstract required
• Minimum of 5 year’s driving experience
• Successful completion of comprehensive driving course Washington State Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements to obtain a School Bus Driver authorization from the Superintendent of Public Instruction (training provided by MSD Transportation Department)
• Valid 1 st Aid/CPR Card
• Clearance through drug /alcohol screening
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in English with students, parents, and staff
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities both within and outside of the school district boundaries
• Service, inspect, and clean buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety and report unsafe acts or conditions which require attention of any person other than the driver
• Legible and accurate complete forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical type activities as may be required by the state or district policies and procedures
• Operate school bus in accordance with Washington State laws and policies promulgated by Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Attend all mandatory classes related to school bus authorization
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment
• Clean and service the school bus to include interior/exterior; sweeping and washing; installation of fuel, oil, and coolant; tire inflation, etc.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in bus as requirement by Washington State (minimum) School Bus Specifications
• Perform basic first aid/CPR as appropriate
• Maintain updated knowledge of district policies and procedure that affect this position
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in English with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to physically assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit the bus through the passenger service door
• Ability to meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described by law
• Ability to move about in an overturned bus as required to provide evacuation assistance to students on the bus
• Hearing capability must be sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds occurring from any direction outside bus such as horns, whistles, sirens, trains, bells, etc from a distance which will allow adequate time for defensive or evasive action to avoid hazardous situations as required by law
• Vision must be 20/40 in best eye with or without correction, approximately 140 degrees peripheral which as a single criteria shall not be excluding, and depth perception adequate to reasonable determine distance and closing rate of other moving vehicles. Eye coordination to avoid diplopia, color vision must be adequate to distinguish the colors red, green, and amber of a traffic light as require by law.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Driver will be working independently in all types of inclement weather and must be prepared to perform any added duties because of this. Necessary tasks may include but are not limited to pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, squatting, running, climbing, and jumping. Driver will be responsible for safe evacuation of all students from bus when warranted. Driver will have to be constantly alert and aware of all safety factors. Driver is required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors that may include angry or distraught students. This list of working conditions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Evaluation:

The substitute shall be evaluated by the Director of Transportation pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Marysville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights and Harassment Intimidation & Bullying Coordinator – Courtney Hill 4220 80 th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270

• Section 504 Coordinator and ADA Coordinator – Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education,[e-mail] , 360-965-0174; 4220 80 th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270
• Gender Inclusive Coordinator – Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity & Family Engagement,[e-mail] , 360-965-0008; 4220 80 th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to any school staff member or to the district ‘s Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80 th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Website:www.msd25.org .

Policies that address these issue are: 3210 “Non-Discrimination”, 5010 “Non-Discrimination and affirmative action”, 3205 “SexualHarassment of Students Prohibited”, 3207 “Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying”, 3211 “Gender-Inclusive Schools” and 2162 “Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973”. These Policies are available online atwww.msd25.org , at your school, or at the District office: 4220 80 th Street NE, Marysville, WA, 98270, 360-965-0000

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Courtney Hill, [e-mail], [phone];
• Section 504 Coordinator: Michelle Roper,[e-mail] , [phone];

ADA Coordinator: Michelle Roper,[e-mail] , [phone]

Address: Marysville School District No. 25, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Website: www.msd25.org. The Marysville School District is a drug-and tobacco-free workplace.

Please Note:Policies that address this issue are Policy 3210, “Non-Discrimination” & 5010 – “Non-Discrimination and affirmative action.” These Policies are available online atwww.msd25.org , at your school, or the District Office: 4220 80thStreet NE, Marysville, WA, 360-965-0000.

Civil Rights CoordinatorCourtney Hill
Risk Management Supervisor

[e-mail]

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $26.82 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Zachary Painter , District Associate - Sub Coordinator
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]