School Bus Driver

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver/Sub Driver/Driver Trainer

Date Posted:
8/24/2026

Location:
Transportation Department

Closing Date:
Open until filled.
Our People = Our Strength
Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.


Job Summary: Under the direction of the Transportation Director, is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described in the attached job description.

Hours: Bus drivers typically begin as a substitute for regular drivers. Bus driver candidates must complete a Driver Training program prior to beginning as a substitute driver. Daily hours and routes may vary. Work is performed Monday thru Friday, split shifts, 4-6 hours/day.

Pay Rate: $33.74 to $37.94/hour per PSE 2026-2027 Salary Schedule
Above pay rates do not include holiday and pay in lieu of vacation, which increases the hourly compensation.

• $20.00/hour during the Driver Training period
• $33.74/hour Substitute Bus Driver
• $500 one-time bonus upon successful completion of training and 60 work days of driving for the district

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle.
• Clean driving record (e.g., offenses committed within the last 5 years which would be grounds for disqualification include but are not limited to: suspended license, 3 or more speeding tickets, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving. (WAC 392-144-101)
• Pass a criminal background/fingerprint check.
• Willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License - all necessary training will be provided by the School District.
• Submit to random drug tests after hire.
• Ability to meet the qualifications as listed on the job description for this position.

Selection Timeline: This position will open and close periodically throughout the school year based on District needs.


Benefits: For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, and paid time off. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Regular drivers receive 10 paid holidays, 7-19 paid days in lieu of vacation, 3 personal days and 12 sick days annually

Application Procedure: Apply online. Only applications submitted through Snohomish School District's application system, Frontline, will be accepted. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. A complete application must include references (confidential forms will be automatically emailed to your professional/supervisor references). You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

• New applicants, substitutes, temporary staff, and those on a non-continuing should login as an "External Applicant."
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should login to the application system as a "Transfer Applicant." Transfer applicants must complete the application pages and upload a current resume and letter of interest.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Snohomish School Board.

Questions:
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The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, 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, and all are located at 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator - Darryl Pernat, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; Applicant and Employee ADA Coordinator - Shantel Strandt, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; Student ADA and Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator - Jennifer Harlan, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.

Attachment(s):

• Bus Driver.docx