Evergreen Public Schoolsis seeking Substitute Bus Drivers to join our Transportation Team.Bus Driver SchedulesMorning driving routes begin as early as 600 a.m.Extra-curricular driving may go as late as 1100 p.m.RequirementsA Class B CDL with required endorsements is necessary to drive a school bus.Don&rsquot have one We provide full training – both classroom and behind-the-wheel.Training & Certification Provided by Evergreen School District at no cost to youSkills testingDOT physicalDrug screenFirst AidCPR certificationPaid Training20.00hour for up to 40 hours of classroom training20.00hour for up to 40 hours of behind-the-wheel trainingDriver ReimbursementThe following expenses are reimbursed after 90 days workedFive-year driving abstract – 15.00CDL permit endorsement testing – up to 140.00CDL permit fee – 40.00CDL new license – 27.00&ndash146.00Fingerprinting – 85.00Additional InformationSubstitute employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year substitutes may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board SEBB which includes medical dental vision long-term disability life and AD&D insurance.Once you have completed training and are ready to drive a school bus on an on-call basis you will follow the below Bus Driver job description.For more information please call 360 604-4950 or apply in person at the Transportation office which is located at13909 NE 28th StVancouver WA 98682BUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTIONSTANCE STATEMENTEvergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racialethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.SUMMARY STATEMENTThe school bus driver is responsible to safely transport the students and other authorized persons of Evergreen Public Schools on regular home to school routes and on field extra-curricular and special or extra activity trips as authorized by school district officials. The School Bus Driver is also responsible to operate buses in all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog rain hail snow sleet and ice. Evergreen Public Schools encompasses 54 square miles.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrated ability to drive a school bus on scheduled routes in accordance with State and Federal regulations andor on all types of trips in support of district approved activities both within and outside the school district boundaries.Demonstrated ability to inspect and clean school buses and related equipment and provide necessary roadside services such as installing tire chains as required by State and District policy.Demonstrated ability to maintain control of student passengers as related to safety.Demonstrated ability to complete forms records and reports as required by the State or local school district policies.Must be able to perform basic first aid as appropriate including CPR.Must be able to participate in school bus driver training established by the State andor District.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to sit in the seat of the school bus for a minimum 3-hour time frame.Is physically able to maneuver and control a school bus under all driving conditions and Reference WAC 392-144-102Is physically able to perform daily routine school bus vehicle safety inspections and Reference WAC 392-144-102Has sufficient strength and agility to move about in a school bus as required to provide assistance to students in evacuating the bus. The driver must be able to move from a seated position in a sixty-five passenger school bus or the largest school bus the driver will be operating to the emergency door open the emergency door and exit the bus through the emergency door all within twenty-five seconds and Reference WAC 392-144-102Provide verification of holding a current and valid medical examiners certificate. Reference WAC 392-144-102Must be able to hang a set of tire chains.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess a valid driver&rsquos license.Must be able to obtain a Washington State CDL with passenger and school busMust be able to obtain a Washington State School Bus Driver&rsquos certificate.Must possess a valid First AidCPR card.Must have sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students parents district staff members and others concerned regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.Demonstrated ability to read and interpret road maps and street guides.Demonstrated ability to write legibly and keep required records.Ability to establish positive working relationships.Minimum age of 21 years. Per WAC 392-144-101Has no mental nervous organic or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with his ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle safely.Has distant visual acuity of at least 2040 in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 2040 or better with corrective lenses distant binocular acuity of at least 2040 in both eyes with or without corrective lenses field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal median in each eye and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red green and amber.Must first perceive a forced whispered voice in the better ear not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.No defects or limitations likely to interfere with the safe operation of a school bus.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITYKnowledgeawareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.Supports a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.Nondiscrimination StatementEvergreen Public Schools 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discriminationCale PilandTitle IX CoordinatorDirector of Student Services13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.Vancouver WA 98684PO Box 8910Vancouver WA 98668-8910Telephone 360-604-4430Caleb.Pilandevergreenps.orgCate WintersSection 504ADA CoordinatorHealth Services Manager13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.Vancouver WA 98684PO Box 8910Vancouver WA 98668-8910Telephone 360-604-6711Anna.Wintersevergreenps.org Danny OrrantiaCivil Rights Compliance CoordinatorSenior Director of Human Resources13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.Vancouver WA 98684PO Box 8910Vancouver WA 98668-8910Telephone 360-604-4014Daniel.Orrantiaevergreenps.orgShane GardnerHIB CoordinatorGender InclusivityDirector of Safety & Security13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.Vancouver WA 98684PO Box 8910Vancouver WA 98668-8910Telephone 360-604-4066Shane.Gardnerevergreenps.org