This posting is for a School Taxi/Van Driver for the 2025-26 school year. The position is anticipated to be 4.0 hours per day.

In-district applicants, who are current members of the PSE bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., August 26, 2025, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on experience and PSE Salary Schedule.

The job of a School Van/Motorpool Driver is done for the purpose of transporting students for scheduled routes and/or special trips; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport. This staff ensures the vehicle is in safe operating conditions and safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from District motor pool vehicles.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Job Responsibilities:

Drives school van/car in accordance with the laws established by the WA State Department of Licensing as well as the policies established by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the purpose of transporting students on scheduled routes to and from school as well as extracurricular activity trips.
Performs a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection to ensure any vehicle driven is in safe operating condition and complying with mandated guidelines.
Informs students, parents, and school personnel of events, policies, and practices.
Responds to inquiries from students, parents, as well as school personnel regarding necessary information about transportation services.
Reports observations and/or incidents (discipline, accidents, inappropriate behavior) in accordance with school district policies and procedures).
Monitors student and other passengers during transit ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guideline and maintaining passenger safety.
Assists students and other passengers in the proper procedures during the loading and unloading of van/cars during normal transport as well as in an emergency situation.
Conducts emergency evacuation drills in accordance with OSPI policies.
Consistently deal with people in a courteous and professional manner.
Administer first aid if/when necessary.
Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Requirements:

Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, copy of diploma or transcript must be provided
Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License
Must have a minimum of five (5) years driving experience
Must be a minimum of twenty-one years of age
Ability to pass a DOT physical examination, requirements of such provided by the State of Washington
Possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification
Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance (cost paid by employee), and drug testing clearance
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Good driving record
Good moral character
Reliability, dependability, initiative and honesty
Evidence of previous successful job performance
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Education Required:

High School diploma or equivalent (copy must be provided to the District upon hire).

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the PSE Transportation Bargaining Agreement. See Article VIII Conditions of Work, Article IX Holidays, Article X Leaves, Article XIII Insurance and Retirement, XVI Transfer of Previous Experience, Article XVII Hourly Wage and Employee Compensation, Schedule A.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid holidays and paid time off are also employee benefits outlined in the PSE Transportation Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532

Chehalis-School Taxi/Van Driver (Transportation) 2025-26