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Substitute Bus Driver


Job Location:

Elma, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following substitute position:


Elma School District
Substitute Bus Driver

Date Posted: Continuous - As needed

EESP Substitute Salary Schedule Rate Range:

  • $27.99 per hour

Benefits Include:

  • I-1433 Sick Leave the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
  • Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 21 years of age
  • Possess a valid Washington State Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger endorsement
  • Must hold a valid First Aid/CPR Certification card
  • WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by employee)

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Bus Operation:
    • Obey all traffic laws
    • Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies and procedures of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Elma School District
    • Drive school bus on scheduled routes and/or special trips and district-approved activities both within and outside the school district boundaries
    • Clean and service school buses to include interior sweeping cleaning of windows seats and installation of fuel etc. as required by district procedure.
    • Perform post-trip and pre-trip inspections as required by district and state procedures and regulations
    • Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers highway warning kits snow chains sanders first aid kits etc.
    • Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment
    • Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specifications
    • Operate specified cleaning procedures when working with blood vomitus and/or other bodily secretions
    • Ability to use good judgment in a variety of situations
    • The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
  • Student Safety:
    • Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require further action
    • Communicate with parents building administrators and transportation supervisor about student concerns
    • Demonstrate flexibility caring respect for others and a sense of humor; consciously models the values of trust and integrity and is a positive role model for children
    • Perform basic first aid as appropriate which may include CPR
  • Record Keeping:
    • Legible and accurate completion of forms records payroll forms/log sheets trip requests route studies trouble reports misconduct reports accident reports and other clerical-type activities as may be required by state or local policies and procedures
  • Training:
    • Successfully complete the school bus driver training programs and courses established by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the school district
    • Attend further training as required by the state or local policy

Application Process:

Apply online at EdJobsNW. Submissions must include a Cover Letter Resume and two (2) Letters of Recommendation.

Internal Candidates: Current district employees may apply by submitting a Letter of Interest to Human Resources Officer Tami Buckell (). Please ensure an updated resume and District #68 Job Application are already on file.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex race creed religion color age national origin sexual orientation gender expression or identity veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator Kathleen Gallagher
Title IX Officer Dr Christopher R. Nesmith

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo raza credo religión color edad origen nacional orientación sexual expresión o identidad de género estado de veterano o militar discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith


Required Experience:

IC