Substitute Bus Driver 2026-2027

Mead WA; Mead (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead WA is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver to operate district routes and field trips with a focus on student safety and reliability. The role requires adherence to Washington state traffic laws and district policies while maintaining team communication with school staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and a valid Washington permit, passes required DOT and First Aid/CPR checks, and demonstrates strong instructional support and safety-consciousness on

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Driver’s Permit.
• Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Ability to maintain safety and communicate with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses on scheduled routes and trips per district policies.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Maintain control of student passengers and ensure safety.
• Report unsafe conditions and complete required forms and reports.
• Complete bus driver training and comply with state and district rules.
• Follow Washington state laws and district policies during operation.

Skills

Communication

Safety

First Aid CPR

Education

Washington CDL Class B endorsement

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASSIFIED VACANCYPOSITION: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERGENERAL DUTIES:

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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy. This includes pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Complete forms, records and reports as required by the state or local school district policies.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or the school district.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies set forth by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Perform other school bus driver and related duties as directed by local school district policies.

JOB RELATED TASKS:

• 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 safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Posses and keep current DOT physical and First Aid/CPR requirements.
• Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, time sheets, trip requests, route studies, incident reports, misconduct reports, accident reports and other activities as may be required.
• Assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door as needed.
• Respond to emergencies as required to include providing assistance to students in evacuation of the bus.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Posses a valid Washington State Driver’s Permit, Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this job description.
• Demonstrated communication skills to apply to students