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School Bus Driving Instructor (Req 8465) at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Print Application Deadline 4/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/26/2026 Contact Charlene Fischer Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $29.28 - $ 35.59 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 36 $ 29.28 - $ 35.59 + Longevity after completion of 6 years of service Length of Work Year 11 Months (238 work days + 15 paid holidays) Employment Type Full Time Location Transportation Department Hours Variable hours between 5:30 am-5:00 pm Experience Job related experience is required. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Certificates & Licenses Bus Driver's Certificate & Valid Driver's License About the Employer VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK - 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464. Job Summary Job Summary The job of Trainer of Bus Drivers was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for providing classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; and maintaining required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements. Persons in this classification are frequently required to perform the functions of a school bus driver. 8 hrs/day. Variable hours between 5:30 am-5:00 pm. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Please attached the following documentation: (1) Cover letter (2) Resume (3) Three signed letters of recommendation (within last 12 months) (4) Bus Driver's Certificate (5) Valid Driver's License (6) CPR/First Aid Certificate (7) Evidence of Insurability Please keep in mind that a pre-employment fingerprint clearance, physical and tuberculosis clearance is required prior to beginning work. The cost of the fingerprint process (Approx $ 80) will be the responsibility of the applicant. In addition, Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid California Driver's License will be required after a job offer is issued. Certificate Copy (Bus Driver's Certificate) CPR/First Aid Certification Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (THREE, SIGNED by author, DATED within last 12 months) Other (Evidence of Insurability (Copy of Current Auto Insurance)) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Please attached the following documentation: (1) Cover letter (2) Resume (3) Three signed letters of recommendation (within last 12 months) (4) Bus Driver's Certificate (5) Valid Driver's License (6) CPR/First Aid Certificate (7) Evidence of Insurability Please keep in mind that a pre-employment fingerprint clearance, physical and tuberculosis clearance is required prior to beginning work. The cost of the fingerprint process (Approx $ 80) will be the responsibility of the applicant. In addition, Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid California Driver's License will be required after a job offer is issued. Certificate Copy (Bus Driver's Certificate) CPR/First Aid Certification Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (THREE, SIGNED by author, DATED within last 12 months) Other (Evidence of Insurability (Copy of Current Auto Insurance)) Resume Links Related To This Job Human Resources Information View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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