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Bus Driver

Full time • San José Unified School District

Job Details

Schools

Transportation Department

Salary

$28.03 - $28.03 per hour

Subjects

Bus Driver


The impact you will have: As a Bus Driver, you will safely transport students and staff to and from schools, activities, and events while providing a positive and welcoming experience. You are often the first and last San José Unified employee our students interact with each day—setting the tone for safety, respect, and care. Our School Bus Drivers play a vital role in creating a safe, reliable, and supportive transportation experience that helps every student start and end their school day feeling valued and secure. You play an important role in helping our students feel safe and supported. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/BusDriver.

 

Who you are: You are a dependable, safety-focused professional who takes pride in serving students and the community. You bring strong driving skills, patience, and sound judgment to every route, ensuring that all passengers arrive safely and on time. You maintain a calm and courteous demeanor under all conditions and understand the importance of building positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. You are punctual, attentive, and committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service.

 

As a Bus Driver, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

  • Safely operating a school bus along assigned routes to transport students and staff between schools, activities, and field trips.
  • Conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the safe and reliable condition of the bus.
  • Following all traffic laws, district policies, and state regulations related to student transportation.
  • Maintaining order and ensuring student safety while driving and during loading and unloading procedures.
  • Assisting students as needed, including those with mobility challenges, ensuring safe boarding and exiting.
  • Communicating effectively with dispatchers, school administrators, and parents regarding schedules or incidents.
  • Maintaining accurate records such as mileage, time sheets, route logs, and safety reports.
  • Reporting mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly for repair or follow-up.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the bus interior and exterior.
  • Demonstrating professionalism and care in every interaction, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for all riders.

 

What you need for this position:

 

FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to Applicants: This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Effective January 6, 2020, any applicant who wishes to be considered for this position must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Regulations require San José Unified School District to perform a full query of any individual prior to that person being hired into a safety sensitive position. Regulations also require applicants to provide consent for the full query. Consent for the full query can only be provided via the online Clearinghouse by individuals registered with the Clearinghouse.

 

For more information on the Clearinghouse or to register, please visit: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/. Applicants may also come into the Transportation office for assistance in registering.

 

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to classified@sjusd.org.

 

Note to internal applicants:

  • Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
  • To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in permanent status and have passed probation.

What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays.

 

Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.

 

San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: 

 

For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: 

Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

 

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

 

For facilities or other ADA complaints:

Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126