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School Bus Driver

$25.5 - $29.51 per hour

La Mesa-Spring Valley SD

Salary: $25.50 - $29.51 Hourly
Location : LMSV Schools Operations Center, Spring Valley, CA
Job Type: Regular Part Time
Job Number: 2627-01
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


Job Summary & Examination Date
Dual-Merged (2627-01)
*******If you do not currently possess the required licensure for School Bus Driver, but you are interested in training to become a School Bus Driver with our district, please apply for our School Bus Driver Trainee position.********

To apply for Substitute School Bus Attendant & School Bus Driver Position, click here

*** All new hires are being offered advanced step salary placement to Step C: $25.50/hour ***
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation, drives a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; assures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses; performs regular safety inspections.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of School Bus Driver in order to fill current and future vacancies. The eligibility list will be effective for one year.

These positions are 5-6 hours/day (split shift) during the school year; 206 paid days.

Applications will be accepted on a continual basis. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:
California School Bus Driver's Certificate
Valid California Class B Driver License with P/S endorsements.
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Medical Examiner's Certificate
K-4 report (issued within last 30 days - online documents are not considered official and will not be accepted)

All completed application materials will be reviewed to determine if each applicant meets the stated qualifications for the position. Applicants should take note that possession of the stated qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the hiring process.

Based upon the information provided in the application materials, the most qualified applicants will be invited to a written merit exam.

LOCATION: La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io)

An eligibility list is then established by ranking candidates according to their overall score in the examination process. The eligibility list generally remains valid for up to one year and appointments are made from this list to fill all vacant positions in that classification.

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io Ext. 6376 for arrangements.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). The Clearinghouse is a secure, online database that contains real-time information about CDL drivers with drug or alcohol program violations in accordance with 49 CFR Part 382. It is effective as of January 6, 2020. Prior to hiring an individual to perform safety sensitive duties, La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools is required to conduct a full query of the individual to check whether the Clearinghouse contains any information prohibiting the individual from performing safety sensitive duties. An individual must provide consent for La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools to perform a full query. An individual may only provide consent through the Clearinghouse. Individuals are therefore required to be registered with the clearinghouse. For more information on the Clearinghouse or to register, please visit:

Examples of Duties


Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.

Assists students and other passengers by providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both normal transport and emergency situations; safely transports and assists medically fragile and students with special needs.

Communicates with District personnel, parents and legal guardians to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; responds to inquiries from students, parents, and staff regarding transportation services.

Conducts required daily safety inspections of buses; inspects the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; reports mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepares and maintains related maintenance records.

Determines appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administers first aid to passengers as needed.
Drives a school bus along a designated route; picks up and discharges students in accordance with time schedules; observes legal and defensive driving practices; assures compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.

Maintains buses in a clean and safe operating condition; washes, sweeps and cleans buses; refuels, services and prepares vehicle for operation.

Maintains order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior.

Prepares related logs and reports as necessary including pre-trip, field trips, accident, passenger incident and inspection reports; maintains route, passenger misconduct, mileage and student counts records.

Transports students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events; meets scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.

Utilizes two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.

Minimum Qualifications


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Successful passage of the District's job-related proficiency test.
California School Bus Driver's Certificate
Valid California Class B Driver License with P/S endorsements.
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Medical Examiner's Certificate
K-4 report (issued within last 30 days - online documents are not considered official and will not be accepted)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


KNOWLEDGE OF:
Safe and defensive driving practices.
Proper operations of school buses.
Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
Basic first aid, CPR & AED procedures.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.
Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses.
Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Learn and follow designated routes.
Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.
Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Administer first aid.
Maintain routine records.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively with others
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a two-way radio.
The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including :
*Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits*


1. Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)

2. Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)

3. Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)

4. Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service

5. Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP

6. VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change.

Voluntary Plans:
-Dependent life insurance coverage

-Disability plans through American Fidelity

-Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee

-403(b) Retirement

-MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In addition:
- Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.

- Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.
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The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io Ext. 6412 for arrangements. Have you read the above anti-discriminatory statement?
  • Yes
  • No

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Hiring managers are required to check references prior to making a job offer. You will not be added to the eligibility list if you have not included at least one professional reference on your application. Did you include references on your application?
  • Yes
  • No

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YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS: -California School Bus Driver's Certificate-Valid California Class B Driver License with P/S endorsements.-Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.-Medical Examiner's Certificate-DMV K-4 report (issued within last 30 days - online documents are not considered official and will not be accepted) Have you attached all required documentation?
  • Yes
  • No

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Have you graduated from high school or received a GED?
  • Yes
  • No

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Please check the box that best describes your drivers license status:
  • California Class C drivers license
  • California Class B drivers license
  • California Class A drivers license
  • California Class B with P endorsement
  • California Class A with P endorsement
  • California Class B with P/S endorsement
  • California Class A with P/S endorsement
  • I possess a drivers license from another state
  • I do not possess a valid drivers license

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