What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Drivers position at Lopez Island School District?
LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144
86 School Rd., Lopez Island, WA 98261 360.468.2202/Fax 360.468.2212
CLASSIFIED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Substitute School Bus Driver
POSTING: 24/25-22
Announcement Date: January 21, 2025
Initial Screening: As received
Responsible to: Superintendent & Head Bus Driver
Description of Position:
This is a position for an on-call school bus driver. Candidates must be appropriately endorsed for
CDL and Washington State School Bus driving, or be willing to complete a training class
administered by Lopez Island School District. Successful candidates will possess patience, ability
to interact positively with students of kindergarten to 12th grade, a sense of humor, and a genuine
commitment to young people. Random screening for alcohol and drugs is required by law and
district policy. Initiation of this position will be subject to sufficient funding.
Minimum Competencies Required:
- Basic math, reading and writing skills.
- Ability to work as a contributing member of a team.
- Positive record of good work ethic, attendance, and punctuality.
- Demonstrated record of personal safety and ability to promote safety in the work place,
- Ability to be a positive reflection of the school district, and to promote the safety, health,
- Previous significant experience with young people (5 years).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, under the overall supervision of supervisor.
- “Clean” background and driving record.
- CDL and Bus-driving endorsements – or willingness to complete training to become
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Previous bus driving experience desired.
- Other duties and requirements as appropriate to the position, required.
Salary: As per PSE salary schedule. CDL training expenses reimbursed upon completion
Application Procedures:
Current employees should submit a letter indicating interest including the position’s title, why
you are applying for this position, and how you meet the requirements. Current employees do not
need to submit the information listed below.
- 1. Letter indicating interest
- 2. Completed district classified application
- 3. Complete resume of personal history, education, experience and references
- 4. Please mail your original application packet to:
Sarah Rucker, Human Resources
Lopez Island School District
86 School Rd
Lopez Island, WA 98261
Phone: 360.468.2202 ext. 2303
FAX: 360.468.2212
srucker@lopezislandschool.org
www.lopezislandschool.org
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current employee will be required to
complete an INS 1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.
Disclosure Statement and Background Check: Pursuant to chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will
be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law
In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints and at employee expense, will be requested from the FBI and Washington State
Patrol Employment status is contingent on verification of background check clearances.
Job Sharing: Pursuant to Chapter 206, laws of 1989, the District will accept applications from individuals wishing to share a position.
Nondiscrimination: The Lopez Island School District 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
employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Superintendent Brady Smith –
bsmith@lopezislandschool.org, Title IX Coordinator, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, HR Specialist Sarah Rucker –
hr@lopezislandschool.org, Section 504 Academic Case Manager, K-12 Counselor Rob Ellis – rellis@lopezislandschool.org, Section 504
Health Care Case Manager, Sara Hurley, RN – shurley@lopezislandschool.org OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School
Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.
