SCHOOL BUS DRIVER & SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER - JOB POSTING #17 at Rialto Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION Under the direction of an assigned Administrator, operates a school bus or transportation vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; transports students to and from school and on special events trips; performs daily inspections of a bus or transportation equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned and/or required.
Requirements / Qualifications
**IMPORTANT NOTE** THE RIALTO USD EDJOIN APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY COMPLETED. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of paid experience in the transportation of school children, or the completion of a school bus driver training program. Recent job-related experience within the last five years is required. EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree is required at time of hire.
A COMPLETE EDJOIN APPLICATION CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification (Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol to operate a Type 1 Transit with air brakes.)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate - CPR must be an in-person course AND both First Aid and CPR must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.)
- DMV Printout (A current "K-4" DMV Printout dated within the last 30 days from DMV (Kiosk printout is accepted).)
- Driver's License Copy (Possession of a valid California Class B License with air brake, passengers, and school bus endorsement.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Each letter must be signed and dated within one (1) year prior to the date the application is submitted. * Acceptable signatures include electronic signatures completed through DocuSign or a similar electronic signature platform, or handwritten signatures. Typed signatures will not be accepted.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
**IMPORTANT NOTE** THE RIALTO USD EDJOIN APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY COMPLETED. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of paid experience in the transportation of school children, or the completion of a school bus driver training program. Recent job-related experience within the last five years is required. EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree is required at time of hire.
A COMPLETE EDJOIN APPLICATION CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification (Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol to operate a Type 1 Transit with air brakes.)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate - CPR must be an in-person course AND both First Aid and CPR must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.)
- DMV Printout (A current "K-4" DMV Printout dated within the last 30 days from DMV (Kiosk printout is accepted).)
- Driver's License Copy (Possession of a valid California Class B License with air brake, passengers, and school bus endorsement.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Each letter must be signed and dated within one (1) year prior to the date the application is submitted. * Acceptable signatures include electronic signatures completed through DocuSign or a similar electronic signature platform, or handwritten signatures. Typed signatures will not be accepted.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Application Requirements
• Applicants must clearly and specifically describe how they meet the qualifications for the position.
• All sections of the application must be fully completed, even if a resume is submitted.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submission Deadline
All applications and required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and attachments will not be accepted.
Email Communication
• A valid email address is required.
• All notifications regarding testing, interviews, and application status will be sent via email through EDJOIN.
• Applicants are responsible for checking their email regularly, including spam or junk folders, as the District is not responsible for missed communications.
Testing and Interview Process
• Test dates, times, and locations will be determined after the position closes.
• Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
• A valid government-issued photo identification is required.
• Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Conditions of Employment
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, and background checks conducted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• The District does not pay third-party vendors for employment references.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
• Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must obtain a professional evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees prior to applying and upload the evaluation with their application.
• Evaluations must be completed by one of the approved agencies listed on the Rialto Unified School District website.
• These agencies charge a fee and require original official documentation.
Veterans’ Examination Credit
Veterans seeking examination credit must electronically attach a copy of their DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) to their application.
Testing Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation for testing procedures by contacting (909) 820-7700, extension 2400 prior to the closing date.
Comments and Other Information
Application Requirements
• Applicants must clearly and specifically describe how they meet the qualifications for the position.
• All sections of the application must be fully completed, even if a resume is submitted.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submission Deadline
All applications and required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and attachments will not be accepted.
Email Communication
• A valid email address is required.
• All notifications regarding testing, interviews, and application status will be sent via email through EDJOIN.
• Applicants are responsible for checking their email regularly, including spam or junk folders, as the District is not responsible for missed communications.
Testing and Interview Process
• Test dates, times, and locations will be determined after the position closes.
• Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
• A valid government-issued photo identification is required.
• Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Conditions of Employment
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, and background checks conducted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• The District does not pay third-party vendors for employment references.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
• Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must obtain a professional evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees prior to applying and upload the evaluation with their application.
• Evaluations must be completed by one of the approved agencies listed on the Rialto Unified School District website.
• These agencies charge a fee and require original official documentation.
Veterans’ Examination Credit
Veterans seeking examination credit must electronically attach a copy of their DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) to their application.
Testing Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation for testing procedures by contacting (909) 820-7700, extension 2400 prior to the closing date.