Substitute Bus Driver (2025-2026 School Year)

Kent School District; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves transporting students safely and fulfilling various duties as needed while ensuring adherence to traffic laws and maintaining order on the bus. The position offers a pay rate of $29.00 to $34.26/hour, with paid training available for those needing to obtain their CDL.

Benefits

Paid training for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a valid Washington State CDL license.
• Experience driving large vehicles is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Maintain order on the bus and assist in student discipline.
• Drive a variety of school buses regardless of the weather.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Knowledge of Traffic Laws

Ability to Maintain Order on Bus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver (2025-2026 School Year)

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Assignment Type Temporary/Hourly Hours Will vary by assignment Pay Rate $29.00 - $34.26/hour

Kent School District provides paid training for eligible bus driver candidates hired as Bus Driver Trainees. Bus Driver Trainees are hired as a temporary employee while completing the 4-week training to obtain CDL Class B, passenger endorsement, airbrakes, and school bus endorsement. The temporary employee rate is $16.28 per hour, with a training maximum of 200 hours. Upon completion of training, the trainee may be offered a continuing position as a regular or substitute bus driver.

The substitute bus driver will fill in for absent employees as needed. The duties will be to safely transport students to and from school and school-sponsored activities. Most work hours are approximately 5:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The hours vary greatly according to the assignment. Drivers may be asked to drive at any time of the day. Must be cognizant of and obey all state RCW’s and WAC’s as they apply to school bus driving. Must follow assigned route schedules, keep route up to date with dispatcher’s help and maintain student discipline procedures and training. Substitutes assist in maintaining equipment by keeping bus interior clean and reporting vehicle service in accordance with established procedure; be willing to be called upon to serve in the event of a disaster and perform other duties as may be assigned; drive a variety of school buses and drive regardless of the weather. The work requires exposure to traffic and some bending, stooping, lifting and stretching. The employee remains seated while driving and work requires visual acuity and concentration to ensure the safe operation of school buses. Substitute bus drivers may be placed into permanent positions as they become available.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age; have less than 3 moving violations within the last 5 years; be in good health and willing to submit to a drug test.
• Have or be willing to acquire valid Washington State CDL license.
• Meet all state and district health and agility requirements; and meet all DOT, state, and district requirements for physical condition, criminal history records and drug and alcohol testing.
• Must keep state and district certifications current.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED and successfully complete the district bus driver training.
• Experience driving large vehicle is helpful.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work would be an asset.
• Must have knowledge of traffic laws and safe school bus operating standards and procedures and the ability to operate a school bus safely.
• Must have ability to maintain order on a school bus.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of students and co-workers.
• Must have good communications skills and strong customer service skills.
  
  

About Kent School District

Mission: Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District’s mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision: Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District’s vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

Values: Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, “How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?” Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized:

Equity: Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

Excellence: As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

Community: Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.

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