Substitute School Bus Driver

About The Job

At this time, we have a need for substitutes. Substitutes typically work approximately 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. YOU MUST COMPLETE A DISTRICT APPLICATION AND PROVIDE A RECENT (WITHIN 30 DAYS) ORIGINAL DMV RECORD (K4, DMV PRINT OUT) WITH YOUR APPLICATION. WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING PAPER APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.

You can obtain an application at:

• 10331 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove 92840.
• Applications may also be downloaded from our website at: www.ggusd.us
• Click on District / Departments / Personnel Services / Forms / Employment Application.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, operates school buses on assigned scheduled passenger routes transporting students and school groups to and from schools, events, and on special field trips, in accordance with requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws, and performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Drives a school bus over any designated route according to established time schedules.
• Picks up and discharges students at designated stops, communicating with teachers and parents, as appropriate.
• Performs appropriate child check safety procedures.
• Assists students with disabilities to board or leave the bus.
• Transports students on special educational trips and to athletic events.
• Supervises the conduct of students while on a school bus or on a school campus.
• Administers first aid as appropriate.
• Cleans, services, and performs daily safety checks on assigned vehicle.
• Checks vehicles for proper maintenance and safety.
• Keeps trip records and makes simple reports.
• Performs overtime driving duties as assigned.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles and materials as assigned.

Marginal Duties

• Performs simple clerical and inventory duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of non-bus driving duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

• Education and Experience: One year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. Some experience working with school-aged children is desirable. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately.
• Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B California Driver License with a passenger endorsement and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol. Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate or pass the California Highway Patrol First Aid exam.

Selection Procedures

Varies - As needed basis. Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores. Non-Discrimination Statement

Equal Opportunity/Merit System Employer

Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employees
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)