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Substitute Bus Driver at San Marcos Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/11/2026 Contact Andrea Mancino Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $23.64/hour Length of Work Year On-Call Employment Type Full Time, Part Time

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SUBSTITUTE (ON-CALL) About the Employer Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. Job Description /

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School Bus Driver Aide Job Summary:

The job of "School Bus Driver Aide" is done for the purpose/s of assisting the bus driver in the supervision of students while on the bus; assists students in the use of transportation equipment and facilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, tie downs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transport of students.
• Assists bus drivers for the purpose of providing and monitoring specialized treatments for medically fragile students.
• Monitors students for the purpose of providing a safe environment while aboard the bus.
• Administers first aid and medication as directed for the purpose of providing appropriate care for medically fragile students.
• Assists students for the purpose of ensuring that the proper techniques are utilized in the loading and unloading of students and the proper use of safety equipment.

Other Job Functions:

• Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of conveying information regarding student behavior.

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Qualifications:

Experience Required:

Prior job related experience with special needs students preferred.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or

Abilities Required:

Skill to use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, parents and administrators. Knowledge of principles of child development. Ability to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and equipment in transportation. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing Required:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Clearance, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance, CPR Certificate, American Red Cross First Aid

Other Specialized Requirements:

Acquire Basic American Sign Language Certificate.

Requirements / Qualifications

(NONE) FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to

Applicants:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). The Clearinghouse is a secure, online database that contains real-time information about CDL drivers with drug or alcohol program violations in accordance with 49 CFR Part 382. It is effective as of January 6, 2020. Prior to hiring an individual to perform safety-sensitive duties, San Marcos Unified School District is required to conduct a full query of the individual to check whether the Clearinghouse contains any information prohibiting the individual from performing safety-sensitive duties. An individual must provide consent for San Marcos Unified School District to perform a full query. An individual may only provide consent through the Clearinghouse. Individuals are therefore required to be registered with the Clearinghouse. For more information on the Clearinghouse or to register, please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Requirements / Qualifications

(NONE) FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to

Applicants:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). The Clearinghouse is a secure, online database that contains real-time information about CDL drivers with drug or alcohol program violations in accordance with 49 CFR Part 382. It is effective as of January 6, 2020. Prior to hiring an individual to perform safety-sensitive duties, San Marcos Unified School District is required to conduct a full query of the individual to check whether the Clearinghouse contains any information prohibiting the individual from performing safety-sensitive duties. An individual must provide consent for San Marcos Unified School District to perform a full query. An individual may only provide consent through the Clearinghouse. Individuals are therefore required to be registered with the Clearinghouse. For more information on the Clearinghouse or to register, please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/. Comments and Other Information Our District accepts applications on-line through Edjoin (www.edjoin.org) only.

PREVIOUS BUS DRIVER EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED.

This posting is for

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(on-call) Bus Driver positions only. Permanent Bus Driver positions will be posted separately. Any attachments must be forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. Comments and Other Information Our District accepts applications on-line through Edjoin (www.edjoin.org) only.

PREVIOUS BUS DRIVER EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED.

This posting is for

SUBSTITUTE

(on-call) Bus Driver positions only. Permanent Bus Driver positions will be posted separately. Any attachments must be forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. Links Related To This Job San Marcos Unified School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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