Berryessa Union School District
Substitute - Bus Driver (On-call)
Berryessa Union School District, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the scenic northeast foothills of San Jose, California, Berryessa Union School District serves a vibrant community of approximately 45,000 homes. We provide education to around 6,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 10 elementary schools and three middle schools.
We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team of over 850 certificated and classified employees, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our district is committed to excellence, offering challenging educational programs and a standards-based curriculum that drives our students to consistently achieve high scores on state and national tests.
Our diverse student body, representing a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, benefits from a well-coordinated curriculum designed to help each individual reach their full potential and explore their interests. We also offer specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, physical education, and sports, ensuring comprehensive support for all students to become successful learners.
We pride ourselves on our tradition of educational success and are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us in our mission. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
DUTIES: Drives a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up and discharges school children; escorts children across streets when necessary; stops traffic as necessary; transports children and teachers on field trips to various locations following designated routes and making departure and arrival times as scheduled; maintains adequate discipline and safety while on the bus following district policies and procedures; assists in maintaining the bus and other motor equipment in clean and safe operating condition; inspects the bus daily to ensure it is in safe operating condition, including checking lights, brakes, oil, water and gas as per California Vehicle Code; maintains positive courteous and professional contact with students, staff and parents; works cooperatively with others; and performs related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent; at least six months experience as a bus driver, or one year experience as a truck driver; knowledge of provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code; knowledge of safe-driving practices; possession of valid California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsement; a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate; a valid Medical Examination Certificate; a valid First Aid Certificate; ability to drive a school bus and other automotive equipment in a safe and efficient manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions and must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:1. Must pass a Controlled Substance Test.2. Provide names and addresses of any Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Program you have participated in preceding two years. Give written consent for the District to obtain these records.3. Completion of "Verification of Secondary Employment" form.4. Criminal Justic Fingerprint Clearance Required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of valid California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsementA valid California School Bus Driver CertificateA valid Medical Examination CertificateA valid First Aid CertificateTB Clearance
UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
1. Must pass a Controlled Substance Test.
2. Provide names and addresses of any Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Program you have participated in preceding two years. Give written consent for the District to obtain these records.
3. Completion of "Verification of Secondary Employment" form.
4. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.
Comments and Other Information
This is an immediate need. Candidates must be "road ready" in order to be considered.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the scenic northeast foothills of San Jose, California, Berryessa Union School District serves a vibrant community of approximately 45,000 homes. We provide education to around 6,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade across 10 elementary schools and three middle schools.
We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team of over 850 certificated and classified employees, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our district is committed to excellence, offering challenging educational programs and a standards-based curriculum that drives our students to consistently achieve high scores on state and national tests.
Our diverse student body, representing a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, benefits from a well-coordinated curriculum designed to help each individual reach their full potential and explore their interests. We also offer specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, physical education, and sports, ensuring comprehensive support for all students to become successful learners.
We pride ourselves on our tradition of educational success and are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us in our mission. If you are committed to making a positive impact in education, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
DUTIES: Drives a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up and discharges school children; escorts children across streets when necessary; stops traffic as necessary; transports children and teachers on field trips to various locations following designated routes and making departure and arrival times as scheduled; maintains adequate discipline and safety while on the bus following district policies and procedures; assists in maintaining the bus and other motor equipment in clean and safe operating condition; inspects the bus daily to ensure it is in safe operating condition, including checking lights, brakes, oil, water and gas as per California Vehicle Code; maintains positive courteous and professional contact with students, staff and parents; works cooperatively with others; and performs related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent; at least six months experience as a bus driver, or one year experience as a truck driver; knowledge of provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code; knowledge of safe-driving practices; possession of valid California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsement; a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate; a valid Medical Examination Certificate; a valid First Aid Certificate; ability to drive a school bus and other automotive equipment in a safe and efficient manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions and must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:1. Must pass a Controlled Substance Test.2. Provide names and addresses of any Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Program you have participated in preceding two years. Give written consent for the District to obtain these records.3. Completion of "Verification of Secondary Employment" form.4. Criminal Justic Fingerprint Clearance Required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of valid California Class B drivers license with a "P" passenger endorsementA valid California School Bus Driver CertificateA valid Medical Examination CertificateA valid First Aid CertificateTB Clearance
UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
1. Must pass a Controlled Substance Test.
2. Provide names and addresses of any Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Program you have participated in preceding two years. Give written consent for the District to obtain these records.
3. Completion of "Verification of Secondary Employment" form.
4. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.
Comments and Other Information
This is an immediate need. Candidates must be "road ready" in order to be considered.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER