Substitute Bus Driver Pool (variable hours per day) 2026-27 School Year

Are you looking for meaningful work but need a more flexible schedule Have you thought about pursuing a career as a bus driver but didnt think you were qualified because you dont have a commercial drivers license Did you know that you dont have to have a commercial drivers license (CDL) to apply for a bus driver position Springfield Public Schools is now accepting applications for outstanding candidates for the position of Substitute School Bus Drivers to work split shifts for hours of M-F 6:00am to 9:00am (approximately) and 1:30pm to 4:30pm (approximately). We are looking for applicants who will be able to pick up shifts as needed drive students to field trips or cover a route for a driver that is absent. Drivers accepting work will be guaranteed a minimum of 4 hours per day worked. Candidates who have a current drivers license but dont have a CDL will have the opportunity to be trained and obtain a CDL.

Springfield Public Schools seeksoutstanding candidates for the position of SubstituteBus Driver. The primary function of the position is in support of our District missionEvery Student Every Day by safely transporting students to and from designated locations including school activities and field trips.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Required licenses and certificates OR the ability to obtain them within District time frames. These include:

1. Valid State of Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

2. Medical Examiners Certificate

3. Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Pupil Transportation Certificate

4. Valid First Aid/CPR Card

• Ability to drive vans and buses;
• Knowledge of immediate geographic area;
• Ability to work with students in a supervisory supportive and positive capacity;
• Desire and ability to work a split shift;
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions policies and procedures;
• Strong but appropriate interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability and committment to practice cultural competency and demonstraterespect for diversity;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students staff and parents using tact courtesy and good; judgmentoften in difficult and stressful situations;
• Must enjoy children of all ages;
• Bilingual/Bi-Cultural individuals encouraged to apply;
• Must be available fordriver training and/or testing prior to beginning the position.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:

• If Candidates do not have a current CDL they will be required to obtaina CDL permit within ten (10) working days of job offer.
• All candidates will be paid $18.96 per hour until all required licenses certificatesand training is complete. CDL Licensed candidates and CDL Licensed substitutes will be paid based on experience.
• Substitute Bus Drivers MUST work a minimum of 20-hours per month to maintain active status.
• Substitute Bus Drivers MUST work a minimum of 20-hours per month for the District to reimburse CDL renewal costs including DOT Medical Card phyiscals.
• Substitute Bus Drivers MUST call on Monday mornings by 8:00 a.m. during the school year to confirm availability for the upcoming week. Exceptions for advance notice of availability.
• Failure to check in for four (4) consecutive weeks may result in removal from the Substitute Bus Driver list.

Required Experience:

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