Lead Bus Driver Instructor/Dispatcher- REPOST

Lead Bus Driver Instructor/Dispatcher- REPOST at Oak Grove School District Print Application Deadline 6/30/2027 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/1/2026 Contact Elisabeth Navarro Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $35.70 - $45.57 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 32 Length of Work Year 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year (Calendar C, 260 workdays) Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 15 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district. Oak Grove School District's focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) which identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals. First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts interwoven with science, social studies and visual and performing arts. Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems. Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with our students, staff and various community groups in keeping with our core values, the vision, and the annual goals. The District is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east. Our Mission is to "Ensure Every Child's Potential is Achieved" driving our

Core Values:

Student Learning, Positive Interdependence, Quality Performance, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Respect The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from the Transportation Department Manager and within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class has the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class requires a high degree of technical skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements / Qualifications

• License/Certification and/or testing requirements: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Class A or B with no applicable restrictions; Valid California School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Education with no applicable restrictions, drug testing clearance
• Possession of a safe driving record
• Minimum of six (6) years of school bus driving experience acquired while possessing a valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a State Certified Instructor in an agency comparable to Oak Grove School District Certification (Certification (California School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate issued by California State Dept of Education w/ NO applicable restrictions)) DMV Printout (Current within 30 days) Driver's License Copy (Class A or B w/ NO applicable restrictions) Requirements / Qualifications • License/Certification and/or testing requirements: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Class A or B with no applicable restrictions; Valid California School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Education with no applicable restrictions, drug testing clearance • Possession of a safe driving record • Minimum of six (6) years of school bus driving experience acquired while possessing a valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate • Minimum of three (3) years experience as a State Certified Instructor in an agency comparable to Oak Grove School District Certification (Certification (California School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate issued by California State Dept of Education w/ NO applicable restrictions)) DMV Printout (Current within 30 days) Driver's License Copy (Class A or B w/ NO applicable restrictions) Comments and Other Information To plan and provide Classroom Instruction and Behind the Wheel training for District bus drivers in all safety and operational functions consistent with District policy within a framework of Federal, State and local law.

To maintain and submit required paperwork for effective and efficient operations of the Transportation Department. To transport students to and from school within a designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the students while passengers in a District vehicle. Employees in this classification perform all duties of a State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor and exercise independent judgement to plan and implement training schedules based upon employee need and State directed requirements. To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class shares the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class receives general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class requires a high degree of technical skill, organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills. Comments and Other Information To plan and provide Classroom Instruction and Behind the Wheel training for District bus drivers in all safety and operational functions consistent with District policy within a framework of Federal, State and local law. To maintain and submit required paperwork for effective and efficient operations of the Transportation Department. To transport students to and from school within a designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the students while passengers in a District vehicle. Employees in this classification perform all duties of a State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor and exercise independent judgement to plan and implement training schedules based upon employee need and State directed requirements. To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class shares the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class receives general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class requires a high degree of technical skill, organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills. Links Related To This Job OGSD Instagram CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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