Substitute Bus Driver 26/27 SY

Oak Harbor School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Oak Harbor School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to monitor student behavior.

Responsibilities include operating the bus, performing safety checks, and ensuring adherence to traffic laws. CDL is required, and training is provided by the district on occasion. This position is based on absenteeism, with no guaranteed hours or benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL (Commercial Driver's License) is required.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws essential.
• Excellent defensive driving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport students safely.
• Monitor and discipline students' behavior during transit.
• Perform daily checks to ensure bus safety.

Skills

CDL required; training offered

Knowledge of traffic laws

Skill in defensive driving

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to make quick and effective decisions

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Ability to maintain concurrent awareness of passenger activity

Ability to establish a positive rapport with students

Ability to correct student behavior

Ability to maintain a strict time schedule

Job description

Position Type: TRANSPORTATION/ SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Location: DISTRICT WIDE

QUALIFICATIONS

• CDL required; training offered
• Knowledge of traffic laws
• Skill in defensive driving; ability to take evasive action to avoid collisions as necessary
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions with no supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to maintain concurrent awareness of passenger activity and changing traffic situations
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with students
• Ability to correct student behavior and enforce safety rules
• Ability to maintain a strict time schedule

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Substitute Bus Drivers operate a school bus to transport students to and from school along designated routes, and/or on trips to district approved activities. Responsibilities include monitoring behavior and disciplining students while they are on the bus, and performing daily checks to ensure that the bus is in safe operating condition. Work is based on employee absenteeism and there are no guaranteed hours or benefits. Training is required and offered by the district on an occasional basis. Submission of your application will generate training being offered.