Notice of Vacant Position: Bus Driver

 

The District

Reardan-Edwall School District encompasses a large geographic area including the towns of Reardan and Edwall. The District includes one elementary school and one secondary school. Our school district has a deep focus on our core values which serve as a guide for our work together.

Reardan schools receive strong support from the community. The successful candidate will support the District’s efforts to establish a District, Departmental, and Labor climate that promotes equal opportunities for students & staff, good conduct and positive attitudes and values.

Qualifications

• Close affiliation with and commitment to Reardan-Edwall School District’s Mission, Vision and Values.  
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum 5 years driving experience
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Successful passing of the fingerprint process and background check
• Be free of conviction of any offense which may reflect upon the necessary trust and confidence required of the position.
• Valid Commercial driver’s license preferred with P and S endorsements with air brake restriction removed, or ability to attend training to obtain CDL and required endorsements.
• First Aid with CPR and AED training or ability to obtain
• Professional and courteous in communication with coworkers and students
• Maintain satisfactory performance ratings in all categories of the evaluation. Failure to do so may result in loss of the position - Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and additional examples of the work described
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Flexible and punctual

 

Education

High School Diploma or GED (min)

 

Job Duties

• Operating school bus and/or district vehicles in accordance with in the laws of the state and policies and procedures of the district.
• Safely drive school buses and district vehicles in all types of weather conditions to support the education of children.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and district vehicles and related equipment as required by the state. To include the interior and exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil, coolant.
• Maintain control of the students using student management techniques including PBIS. Report student safety violations, or other behaviors that require actions of a supervisor, teacher, coach or administrator.
• Complete forms and records as required by the state or district policies.
• Operate and inspect all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains and first aid kits.
• Attend training as required by the state and district.
• Submit to random drug testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Wage Range

This position is governed by the Reardan-Edwall Classified Association and the pay scale of Bus Driver, which ranges from $22.01 to $27.29 per hour. Hours vary with route or trip assignment. This position reports to the Transportation Director who is responsible for performance review.

 

Timeline

The position is open until filled and may be applied for using the District’s on-line job portal. 

 

This hiring process will be led by Transportation Director, Mike McCain. For questions about this position and/or the application process please contact Mr. McCain at mmccain@reardansd.net

 

The Reardan-Edwall 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. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Title IX Coordinator /Section 504/ADA Coordinator 

Debi Newsum

PO Box 225 Reardan WA 99029 

509.796.2701 ex. 332 dnewsum@reardansd.net