Student Transportation - Van Driver (WA Gorge Area)

Specialized Transportation Van Driver

Under the general direction of the Specialized Transportation Director, the Specialized Transportation Van Driver will transport students with disabilities on "to and from school" routes. Students are transported in vans or vehicles that are rated to transport 10 or fewer passengers.

Salary: The hourly compensation range is $24.64 - $28.36. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Effective 09/01/2026, the hourly compensation range will be $25.28 - $29.10. Offers are made at the beginning of the range. Assignment: This position will be part-time, working 20-25 hours per week. The position is on a school year schedule, there will be no work during school breaks (winter, spring, summer). Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive environment. Bus routes are split shifts, Monday - Friday and regular attendance is expected.

The Van Driver position is only available in Klickitat county. A complete application will include: work history going back 10 years, at least three professional reference's contact information, a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a resume that reflects work experience listed on application.

Essential Functions:

1. Operate the ESD 112 vehicle in accordance with the State of Washington laws and ESD and program policies and procedures.
2. Drive the ESD vehicle on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities.
3. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
4. Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for the vehicle(s) and related equipment.
5. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
6. Contribute to and cooperate with the classroom instructional team including the teacher, related services staff, other educational assistants.
7. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Supervise and maintain control of students.
2. Participate in staff meetings, in service programs, workshops and similar training or program events.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 21 years of age or older.
2. Valid driver's license.
3. One year experience as a driver of a truck or commercial vehicle or at least five years of experience as a driver of a passenger vehicle.
4. Ability to successfully complete state required driver training and to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with students with disabilities or unique needs.
2. Experience in transporting students.
3. Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions:

1. Operate ESD vehicle under a variety of road conditions.
2. Physical intervention necessary to properly restrain students in compliance with Washington State WACs and Emergency Response protocol.
3. Exposure to communicable diseases found in children and adolescents.
4. Students may use challenging or offensive verbalizations toward staff and other students with potential for escalation to physical aggression.
5. Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student needs and to provide instruction. Strength and agility to assist in physically maintaining a safe learning environment to include emergency response protocols in compliance with Washington State WACs.
6. Able to work cooperatively in day treatment program setting.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Successful completion of Washington school bus driver training.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at View phone number on click.appcast.io.