• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• May assist passengers with individual and special needs.
• Complete accurate and legible forms, records and reports as required by the state and local district policies.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the district.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by supervisor and district policies.
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to: fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Perform required operations and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Clean and service the school bus to include interior/exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil and coolant, tire inflation, etc.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus specification.
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate which may include CPR.
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by supervisor and district policies.

Qualifications:

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  High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 5 years driving experience

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Maintain a valid Washington State endorsement for bus driver or ability to successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses as required and which may be established by the school district.
• Willingness to allow for a Dept of Licensing Driver Abstract to be run.
• Successfully pass a DOT Physical and participate in drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Bus driver experience preferred.
• Valid or ability to secure a First Aide/CPR card.
• Clearance for State and National background checks as a result of fingerprinting, successfully pass criminal records check.
• Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Willingness and ability to assume extra curricular, field trips, and other transportation related assignments.
• Experience working with culturally diverse students and parents desirable.
• Be of general good health.
• Strength and ability to assist students with physical disabilities in embarking and disembarking a bus; including moving and positioning special needs equipment.
• Expected to attend work as scheduled and model appropriate professional behavior.
• Perform other such duties as required.
• Willingness to work with children in a kind and caring manner.

Wahluke School District, Mattawa, WA Located in the sunny, dry, moderate climate, central part of Washington State.
The Wahluke School District serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PreK-12. Enrollment is expected to continue to grow. There are six schools within the District; Mattawa Elementary serves grades Prek-5, Saddle Mountain Elementary K-5, Morris Schott Elementary School serves K-5, Wahluke Junior High School serves students in grades 6-8, Wahluke High School serves grades 9-12, and Sentinel Tech Alternative School serves 9-12. The District employs 149 certified staff members and 126 classified employees. The school campus includes 100 acres located close to the Columbia River and backed by the Saddle Mountains. The district is proud of its innovative programs, well maintained educational facilities, excellent learning spaces, hardworking staff, and supportive community.
Schools in our district have received honors during the past years for exemplary gains in student academic achievement. Wahluke High School has been recognized as a Washington State School of Distinction.
The District has a rapidly growing Hispanic population, which has promoted cultural diversity and opportunities. The Wahluke District has committed itself to provide a quality educational experience for all of its students and has developed many innovative programs to meet the needs of its diverse student populations. We are frequently complimented on how well behaved the students are and the excellent programs we have in place.

About the Community
Mattawa, and the neighboring community of Desert Aire, enjoy a rural setting in the geographic center of Yakima, Tri-Cities, Ellensburg and Moses Lake. The rural setting offers a quality of life that is hard to find elsewhere. The District encompasses a diverse area of agriculture, recreation and technology. The area boasts two hydroelectric dams. It is the third largest apple growing area in the state and has gained recognition as a prime vineyard region as well. The area is proud of the ready availability of hunting, game fishing, boating, skiing and the 18-hole golf course at Desert Aire.

Wahluke School District Goals:

• Every student will improve their level of academic achievement.
• First language Spanish speaking students will learn English at a level to be successful.
• The District will improve the instructional staff by quality hiring, training, and retention practices.
• All resources will be managed for the greatest good for students and taxpayers.
• Engage all District and community stakeholders in strategic ways for student success.
• All students will be involved with character building activities.

Programs and Opportunities in Wahluke School District

• Incentive Funds can be used towards Professional Development
• Computer network and wireless capability to all workstations
• Over 25 athletic and extra-curricular opportunities
• Summer School K-12
• ECEAP, Migrant, and District funded Preschool programs currently serve approximately 90 students
• After school K-5 intramurals for academics and enrichment
• Wahluke is a 1:1 Apple District; iPads for all students and staff in enhance educational experience.
• Language Academy and Saturday School for qualifying K-5 students
• STEM program for students grades 7-12
• New Staff Mentoring Program
• Professional Learning Communities Learn more about us...