BUS DRIVER

Bus Driver

Liberty School District is accepting applications for a Bus Driver for the 2026-27 school year. The position will be 180 days with a range of 3-5 hours per day with morning/afternoon routes, dependent on 2026-27 student enrollment. Training will be provided Summer 2026.

Summary: Operates a school bus in a legal and safe manner, transporting students to and from school, activities and field trips away from the school, as directed by performing the following duties.

Interested applicants must have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Washington State driver's license, with 5 years of prior driving experience
• CDL Class B license with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements or willingness to obtain
• Valid 1st Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to be self-motivated and a self-starter
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing

Essential duties and responsibilities including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Know, understand and consistently apply all practices of "School Bus Driver Handbook" published by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
• Possess excellent visual acuity.
• Be familiar with tasks specifically required in transporting disabled students. Keep all certificate requirements current.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Drive buses safely on regular scheduled routes, field or activity trips, or as needed to meet the functions of the overall operation needs of the district.
• Maintain control over student passengers, utilizing effective communications and student management techniques.
• Participate in bus driver training courses as established by OSPI.
• Instruct students in emergency bus evacuation procedures. (Conducts drills twice a year)
• Report misconduct on bus through established district procedures.
• Operate two-way radio as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip bus inspection to ensure that all parts are operating and the bus is safe.
• Fuel bus as needed. Clean interior daily and clean exterior of bus as needed. Complete daily log forms and other required paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Physically able to maneuver and control a school bus under all driving conditions.
• Able to use all hand/foot operated controls and equipment.

Salary: TBD for 2026-27 ($23.26 - $31.26 per hour for 2025-26 school year)

Benefits: Liberty School District offers a competitive benefits package to employees who work half-time or more. These benefits are administered by the Washington State Health Care Authority/Public Employee Benefits Board. Medical: Choice of six medical plans. Employee cost is dependent upon which plan is chosen and which family members are covered. Dental: Choice of three dental plans. Dental insurance is a mandatory benefit and is free to the employee and family. Life Insurance: Basic life insurance in the amount of $35,000 is mandatory and is free to the employee. Additional/optional life insurance can be purchased at an additional cost for the employee and family. Long-term Disability Insurance: Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and is free to the employee. Additional long-term disability can be purchased at an additional cost.

Liberty School District is an equal opportunity employer.