Reports to: Director of Transportation Location: Transportation

Bargaining Unit: Public School Employees’ FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

School bus van drivers ensure the safe transport of students on schedules routes and/or special trips including utilizing school district owned vehicles.

Required Qualifications:

● High School Diploma or equivalent

● Minimum of five (5) years driving experience

● Valid Washington State Driver’s License

● Ability to pass a physical examination from a licensed health care provider

● Possession or ability to obtain a first aid card

● Ability to pass a federal and state background check

● Possession of a driving record free of all major violations such as a DUI or negligent driving with a limited number of minor violations

● Ability to problem solve by identifying issues and creating action plans

● Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented

● Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment

● Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code, including the belief that all students can succeed

● Ability to adhere to safety practices, understand applicable codes, policies, and regulations, and maintain accurate records

● Knowledge of area streets and locations or ability to learn

● Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques or ability to learn

● Knowledge of health standards and hazards or ability to learn

● Ability to utilize wheelchair tie-downs, child safety seats, and lifts

● Ability to perform non-technical tasks with the ability to enhance skills over time

● Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

● Ability to speak Spanish

● Successful experience working with diverse individuals

● Successful experience working with adolescents

All Students Achieve Academic and Personal Excellence

Essential Functions:

● Transports students in a school van/car in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

● Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections

● Responds to inquiries from students, families, and school personnel regarding transportation services

● Reports observations and/or incidents (discipline, accidents, etc.) in accordance with school district policies and procedures

● Ensures students and other passengers are safe and secure during transport

● Informs, teaches, and enforces behavior expectations of all passengers

● Assists students and other passengers in the proper procedures during the loading and unloading of van/car during both normal transit and emergency situations

● Conducts emergency evacuation drills in accordance with OSPI policies

● Redirects student behavior appropriately

● Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with students, families, and other staff

● Attend trainings and meetings as directed or appropriate

● Other duties as assigned

Salary: $21.57 per hour for drivers who meet the training and license requirements.

Work schedule: Up to 5 hours per day.

Benefits:

Sick leave; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term

disability insurance, and life insurance when an employee works 630 hours in a school

year.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Gibb Kingsley, Director of Transportation, at gkingsley@centralia.wednet.edu

Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Mr. Kingsley.

Centralia-Substitute Motor Pool/Van Driver(Transportation) 26-27