Substitute Bus Driver

District; Warden (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call/ Substitute position

Job summary

Warden School District in Warden, WA seeks an on-call Substitute Bus Driver to transport students on regular routes as well as field trips. The role requires maintaining a valid WA bus endorsement, passing DOT drug testing, and performing pre/post trip checks. On-site work with compliance to OSPI and DOL requirements.

The position is substitute/On-call with a focus on safety, conduct, and reliable attendance. Training and district guidelines apply, with benefits per district schedule.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Maintain a valid Washington State endorsement for bus driver or complete required training.
• Ability to work well with others and promote a positive attitude.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on assigned routes in a safe manner.
• Instructs students in proper bus conduct.
• Report misconduct according to district procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complete daily logs and other paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Student conduct instruction

Bilingual Spanish

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum age 21

Tools

Washington bus driver endorsement

School bus driver training

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5857024
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Warden School District
101 W. Beck Way

Warden, Washington 98857

Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Job Title: Substitute Bus Driver

Date: 07-28-2026

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, on an “on-call” basis. Operates school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice. Transports students and other authorized persons over regular “to and from school routes, and on field, extracurricular and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials.

School Bus Drivers are subject to mandatory random drug testing by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Labor and Industries (DOL), along with a pre-employment drug test.

SALARY RANGE: PLEASE SEE OUR PSE SALARY SCHEDULE A

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BENEFITS:

https://www.warden.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Minimum age: 21
• Maintain a valid Washington State endorsement for bus driver or ability to successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses as required and which may be established by the school district.
• Ability to work well with othersand promote a positive attitude.
• Successfully pass a DOT Physical and participate in drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Bus driver experience preferred but not required.
• Clearance of State and National background checks as a result of fingerprinting, successfully pass criminal records check.
• Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Experience working with culturally diverse students and parents desirable.
• Willingness to work with children in a kind and caring manner.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Supervises:

No direct reports

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives bus on assigned routes in a legal and safe manner.
• Instructs students in proper bus conduct.
• Reports misconduct on bus through established district procedures.
• Fuels bus as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to insure bus is in safeoperating condition.
• Cleans bus interior and exterior as needed.
• Completes daily log forms and other paper work as required.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the district
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction
• 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 operations and safety inspection of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus.
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate which may include CPR.
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Department supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Operate school buses or district vehicles under all types of weather conditions. Some duties may require working in the outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be elevated at times.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Experience in a rural school district working with a diversified population. Coaching, club and advisory positions available.

Terms of Employment:

Consistent with district policies and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation:

Evaluation of this position will be consistent with State and district requirements.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist, move, or retrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear and speak. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

The Warden School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, families with children, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person, Viet Nam or more recent veteran status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 compliance officer, Michele Cram, and Section 504/ADA coordinator Tawnya Martinez-Halliday, at 101 W. Beck Way, Warden, WA 98857. Telephone [phone] ext., 1580.

Position Type: Substitute

Contact Information

• Michele Cram , Director of Human Resources
• 101 W Beck Way
• Warden, Washington 98857
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]