Logo
Garden Grove Unified School District

Substitute School Bus Driver

Garden Grove Unified School District, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641


Salary:

$28.47 Hourly

Location :

Garden Grove, CA

Job Type:

Temporary

Job Number:

24/0A.0

Department:

Transportation

Opening Date:

08/16/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

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 SUMMARYUnder 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.

LICENSE:

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.

CERTIFICATE:

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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Safe bus driving practices.Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, California Code of Regulations, and the California Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.First aid practices.Child check safety procedures.Ability to:

Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.Supervise the conduct of students.Follow oral and written instructions.Learn and carry out prescribed safety checks.Keep simple records.Work cooperatively with students, parents, school officials, other employees, and law enforcement personnel.

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:Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT

HOW TO APPLY

:

Applications may be obtained from our website @ or from the receptionist in the lobby of the District Education Center, 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions.

HIRING PROCEDURES : Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS : Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING : All new employees will be fingerprinted.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

9701.89 (Revised: 11/22)

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

Up to 22 paid vacation days per yearUp to 14 paid holidays per yearUp to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulationSocial 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 familyLife Insurance for the employeesGenerous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)