On-Call Substitute School Bus Driver

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 6, 2026

  • Hiring location

    St. Helena

Description

Substitute School Bus Driver

Join our team as a substitute school bus driver - support our students! We are looking for responsible, caring individuals to provide safe and reliable transportation for our students. As a substitute, you control your availability, making this a perfect fit for retirees, parents, or anyone seeking supplemental income and you get summers and holidays off!

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume One letter of recommendation (not older than 2 years) NOTE: Your application is not complete without these required attachments. Qualifications: Requires a complete working knowledge and understanding of safe bus driving practices sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action. Requires knowledge of two-way radio operations, and proper radio/telephone etiquette. Requires ability to drive a school bus safely and sufficiently while keeping to well-established schedules. Requires the ability to use positive reinforcement to maintain calm and order among students, both while driving and at bus stops. Requires a valid California Commercial Class A or B Driver's License, medical examination card, valid California Special Driver Certificate with Passenger (P) & School Bus (S) Endorsements, and a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate. Both initial and random drug and alcohol testing are required for and are provided by the District. Driver must maintain negative drug and alcohol test results. Requires a Department of Motor Vehicles driving record pull authorization (provided by the District). Hours: On-Call as needed; Split Shift 6 a.m.-10 a.m. and 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Note: This is an on-call substitute school bus driver assignment. We do our best to contract work for at least 8 hrs. However, you may only get same day notice to cover an absence.

St. Helena Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or disability pursuant to the California Code.

Comments and Other Information

Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required as conditions of employment. The filling of this position is contingent on board approval. Must complete Mandated Reporter Training annually. Please note: The successful passage of a post offer-pre-employment strength and agility test is required for placement in this position, even if the applicant is presently employed by the District in another position.

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