DISPATCHER-TRANSPORTATION - JOB POSTING

Pupil Transportation Assistant

Under the direction of an assigned administrator or supervisor, assist in the planning, organizing and coordinating of pupil transportation programs; assist in the scheduling and assigning of bus drivers; assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips; assist in the development and revision of bus routes; drive a school bus as needed; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Verification of a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree is required at the time of employment. Supplemented by course work or training in transportation systems, organization and supervision, or a closely related field is desirable. Experience: Six years of paid experience as a school bus driver. Recent job-related experience within the last five years is required.

Note: A current DMV print-out not more than 30 days old is required at the time of the interview. No electronic website print-outs will be accepted.

• Certificate copy (verification of a valid California school bus driver's certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol.)
• Certification (valid medical examiner's certificate (form MCSA-5876))
• CPR/First Aid certification (adult / pediatric first aid and CPR - CPR must be an in-person course AND both first aid and CPR must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross)
• Driver's license copy (verification of a valid Class A or B California driver's license with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsement.)
• Letter(s) of recommendation (two (2) recent letters of recommendation are required. The letters must be signed and dated within one (1) year of submission. Acceptable signatures are: electronic document (Docusign or similar platform) or handwritten signatures. Typed signatures will not be accepted.)
• Resume (an up-to-date resume)

Comments and Other Information

Application submission & requirements to ensure your application for a position with the district is considered, strict adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory:

Application integrity: The official application document must be completed in full, regardless of whether a rsum is submitted. A rsum will not serve as a substitute for any section of the application. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

Demonstration of qualifications: Applicants are required to provide a specific and detailed explanation demonstrating how their qualifications meet every requirement of the position.

Submission protocol: All application materials and requisite attachments must be submitted electronically via EDJOIN.org no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications are not accepted.

Employment: Any offer of employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, a TB test, and a satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Communication & notifications:

Communication mandate: A valid, active email address must be provided. Applicants are responsible for checking this email daily for notifications regarding testing and interviews. The district assumes no responsibility for emails routed to spam or junk folders.

Contingent employment offers:

Offers are contingent upon: o passing a pre-employment physical examination and a TB test. o favorable information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check.

Foreign transcript evaluation: Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.

Special notes:

Veterans: Must electronically attach a copy of their DD214 for examination credits.

Disabled applicants: Can request reasonable accommodation for testing procedures by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, prior to the closing date.

Written exam retesting:

All applicants are required to take the updated written exam and any required MS Word and MS Excel skills tests.

Applicants who previously passed the written exam and do not wish to retest must upload their passing score email with their application.

Applicants may choose to retake the written exam to attempt a higher score; if the new score is lower, the original higher score will remain on file for the duration of the eligibility list.