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Substitute School Bus Driver
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What they do
A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$52,073 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Substitute School Bus Driver at Apple Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Rosa Rios (760) 247-8001 ext. 20721 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $26.31 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Based on Time Cards Length of Work Year Assigned as Daily work as needed Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary
LIMITED TERM
- ON
CALL / AT WILL
Job Description /Essential Elements:
PrintAPPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE
SCHOOLBUS DRIVER BASIC FUNCTION
Under direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a variety of school buses over designated routes to transport students, including students with special needs, to and from school and school-related activities; prepare and maintain records and reports related to bus operation and student behavior as appropriate.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following: Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. Operate a variety of school buses over designated routes to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. (E1) Maintain discipline and safety on the bus. (E1) Maintain vehicle operation records such as number of passengers carried, miles traveled and fuel used. (E1) Transport community groups for trips and special events. (E2) Inspect vehicles for safety and report defects and need for repairs. (E2) Prepare reports related to bus operation and student behavior and distribute as appropriate; maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle. (E3) Communicate with school staff and parents regarding student behavior. Assist students on and off the bus as necessary. Report emergencies by radio and administer first aid as needed. Transport sick or injured students home when other school personnel are not available. Perform related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A. Graduation from High School or equivalent. B. One year (1) experience in the operation of a school bus or other large motor vehicle preferred.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis. Valid First Aid Certification or CHP Equivalent Valid CPR Certification or CHP Equivalent A valid California Class B Driver's License. School Bus Drivers' Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Current DL51 Medical Card issued by a licensed Physcian or Occupational Specialist.KNOWLEDGE OF
Safe school bus driving practices and techniques. California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code Applicable to the operation of school buses. Effective communication skills.ABILITY TO
Train students how to ride a bus safely. Operate a variety of District school buses, including vans, safely and efficiently. Maintain order of passengers. Operate prescribed bus route. Follow oral and written directions. Perform prescribed safety checks. First aid procedures. Maintain vehicle records. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships with other people. Remain calm in a variety of situations.PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Sitting or bending at the waist. Sitting for extended periods of time. Seeing to read and compose written materials. Operating a school bus for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Lift or move up to 50 pounds.ENVIRONMENT
Transportation area and/or school bus operation environment. Subject to demanding time lines and constant interruptions. Occasionally exposed to outside weather and loud noise conditions. Uses a vehicle and occasionally works evenings or weekends.HAZARDS:
Exposure to diesel and exhaust fumes. Sitting for an extended period of time. Exposure to abusive or uncooperative individuals.Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS EVERYTHING BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY
1. Completed Edjoin Application- ALL Fields Completed
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. Graduation from High School or Equivalent 3. Contact information for three (3) professional references: Current/former supervisors/coworkers (MUST be provided on application)
- ALL contact information, including email addresses, must be provided.
REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS
1. Current K-4 DMV Printout (no older than 30 days) / must possess a Valid Class B License 2. ValidADULT/PEDIATRIC
First Aid and CPR Certification required: NO online courses; NO BLS (basic life support) cards, MUST include Pediatric (Child) training- OR CHP Equivalent
- can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person CPR/First Aid class in lieu of card 3. School Bus Drivers Certificate issued by the DMV 4. Current Health Card (FMCSA-Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Provider
- Submitting documents that appear to be altered, falsified, or manipulated may disqualify applicants from the current recruitment and from future employment opportunities with AVUSD.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Resumes encouraged but not required 2. One year (1) experience in the operation of a school bus or other large motor vehicle preferred. 3. Copy of current T-01 Training CardREQUIRED UPON HIRE 1.
Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Current Class B License- Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants encouraged to review entire job description before applying.
- A completed application and all required documentation MUST be submitted in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process.
- Employees selected to move forward must have an evaluation in good standing and not be currently under any disciplinary action. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process.
- Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.
- Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted at the employee's expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work.
ONLINE COURSES
;NO BLS CARDS
;MUST INCLUDE PEDIATRIC TRAINING
) DMV Printout (DMV K-4 Printout, less than 30 days old) Health (FMCSA- Medical Certificate issued by a health care provider) Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS EVERYTHING BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY
1. Completed Edjoin Application- ALL Fields Completed
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. Graduation from High School or Equivalent 3. Contact information for three (3) professional references: Current/former supervisors/coworkers (MUST be provided on application)
- ALL contact information, including email addresses, must be provided.
REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS
1. Current K-4 DMV Printout (no older than 30 days) / must possess a Valid Class B License 2. ValidADULT/PEDIATRIC
First Aid and CPR Certification required: NO online courses; NO BLS (basic life support) cards, MUST include Pediatric (Child) training- OR CHP Equivalent
- can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person CPR/First Aid class in lieu of card 3. School Bus Drivers Certificate issued by the DMV 4. Current Health Card (FMCSA-Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Provider
- Submitting documents that appear to be altered, falsified, or manipulated may disqualify applicants from the current recruitment and from future employment opportunities with AVUSD.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Resumes encouraged but not required 2. One year (1) experience in the operation of a school bus or other large motor vehicle preferred. 3. Copy of current T-01 Training CardREQUIRED UPON HIRE 1.
Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Current Class B License- Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants encouraged to review entire job description before applying.
- A completed application and all required documentation MUST be submitted in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process.
- Employees selected to move forward must have an evaluation in good standing and not be currently under any disciplinary action. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process.
- Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.
- Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted at the employee's expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work.
ONLINE COURSES
;NO BLS CARDS
;MUST INCLUDE PEDIATRIC TRAINING
) DMV Printout (DMV K-4 Printout, less than 30 days old) Health (FMCSA- Medical Certificate issued by a health care provider) Comments and Other Information Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email.