School Bus Driver

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day! Position Information We are currently hiring School Bus Drivers . No school bus driving experience required. All training, lasting approximately 4 to 7 weeks, will be provided at the training pay rate. Enjoy working Monday-Friday with holidays and school breaks off. This is challenging, exciting, and rewarding work serving a diverse population of students in the areas of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Woodway, Brier, and Mountlake Terrace. Apply online today and join our team! All drivers, if hired upon successful completion of driver training, are hired as relief drivers and do not have access to paid holidays, paid vacation or personal leave. Paid holidays available if hired in a regular driver position. Drivers hired as substitute drivers will not qualify for benefits until they have worked at least 630 hours. Responsibilities Be on-call for routes, starting as early as 5:00 a.m. (Hours vary greatly according to the assignment.) Safely transport students to/from school and on field trips. Drive large and small school buses with automatic transmission. Read maps and follow directions/run sheets for routes. Successful student behavior management. Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections. Assist students in the loading and unloading process. Clean and maintain school buses and fuel buses as required. Maintain composure under pressure. Update daily paperwork/records. Required Qualifications At least 21 years old. Valid Washington State driver's license. Have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle. Good driving record. Pass a background/fingerprint check; subject to random drug tests after hire. Skills in written and verbal communication. Willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License - all necessary training will be provided by the School District. Compensation 2025-2026 Hourly Rate: $36.83 - $42.23 per hour Questions? Please call the Transportation Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Benefits The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors. Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSAs/FSAs Life & AD+D Insurance Long-term Disability Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Paid Personal Leave Employee Assistance Program Pension Plans (DRS) Deferred Compensation Plans 403(b) Plans For more information about insurance benefits, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage. How To Apply Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Genetic Information, 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 Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr