School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

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.

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.

2026 Benefits Rates (Download PDF reader)