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Chehalis School District

Chehalis-Bus Driver-Paid Trainee Program

Chehalis School District, Centralia, Washington, United States, 98531


Paid Trainee Bus Driver Program

Trainee program includes:60 hours of paid training at minimum wageFees associated with obtaining CDL to be paid by employerTrainee agrees to work for the Chehalis School District for at least one (1) yearTransportation Driver Step 1 after completion of all training and obtaining CDL-$25.68 per hourThe job of Bus Driver is to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special trips in accordance with state laws and district policy; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses, so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extra-curricular program.

Job Responsibilities:

Drive bus on scheduled/pre-designated routes and for extra school-related activities; maintain control of passengers en-route; report unsafe passenger activitiesInspect, service and clean school bus and related equipment; make minor repairs; report mechanical or other equipment problemsComplete records and reports required by state and local school district policy and proceduresAttend required training coursesAdminister first aid if/when necessaryObserve safety/traffic laws; enforce state and local district bus operation regulationsInstall and remove tire chainsPerform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationComplete work at assigned workstationsConsistently deal with people in a courteous and professional mannerObeys all traffic lawsObserves all mandatory safety regulations for school bussesMaintains discipline when students are on busReports undisciplined students to the proper authorityKeeps assigned bus cleanKeeps to assigned scheduleChecks bus before each operation for mechanical defects, ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating conditionNotifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or latenessDischarges students only at authorized stopsExercises responsible leadership when on out of district school tripsTransports only authorized studentsCompletes records and reports required by state and local school district policy and proceduresPerform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:

Must be a minimum of twenty-one years of agePossess a valid Washington State Driver's License with passenger and school bus endorsements void of any air brake restrictionPossess a valid Washington State Commercial School Bus Drivers CertificateMust maintain a valid CPR/First Aid cardAbility to pass a physical examination, requirements of such provided by the State of WashingtonCriminal Justice fingerprint clearance (cost paid by employee), and drug testing clearanceDemonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilitiesGood driving recordsGood moral characterReliability, dependability, initiative and honestyEvidence of previous successful job performanceSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptableLicenses, Certifications, Bonding, Testing and/or Training Required:

Commercial Driver's License, passenger and school bus endorsements, void of an airbrake restriction; completion of Special Education training ; First Aid/CPR certification; and DOT physical (some may be provided per the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills in the safe operation of a school bus; detection of malfunctioning equipment; assisting children using patience and understanding; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with school officials, parents, school personnel, and studentsKnowledge of safe driving practices; applicable provisions of Washington State RCW and WAC as applies to the operation of vehicles in transporting school childrenFirst-aid practices and proceduresGeneral knowledge of the School District including the geography of the Chehalis School District and other districts servedAbility to meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of job related situations including the use of maps and following directions; follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others; work during schedule route timesSignificant physical abilities include stooping/crouching/bending at the waist and knees, sitting for prolonged periods of time, reading/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision, physical dexterity, arm/leg movement, ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits:

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB ( School Employee Benefits Board ) eligibility and benefits. To be eligible, an employee must work 630 hours in the school year. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis 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.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX CoordinatorAthletic Director/W.F. West High School Assistant PrincipalTommy Elder310 SW 16th StreetChehalis, WA 98532360-807-7235telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA CoordinatorExecutive Director of Student SupportKatie Howell2025 SW Salsbury AveChehalis, WA 98532(360) 807-7245 option 3(360) 748-8767 Faxkhowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance CoordinatorSuperintendentRick Goble310 SW 16th StreetChehalis, WA 98532360-807-7200rgoble@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education CoordinatorW.F. West High School Assistant PrincipalDon Bunker310 SW 16th StreetChehalis, WA 98532360-807-7235dbunker@chehalisschools.org