Bus Driver - School Gig

Description

Salary: $27.23 an hour

The impact you will have: As a school bus driver you will safely transport students and staff. You are often the first and last San José Unified employee our students interact with each day. You play an important role in helping our students feel safe and supported. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/BusDriver..

Who you are: A reliable professional who brings a positive attitude, works well in a team, and is focused on safety and customer service.

What you need for this position:

• Completion of 10th grade or equivalent
• Valid California Class B License
• Valid Commercial Medical Certificate
• School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Valid First Aid certification (Red Cross, EMSA or CHP)
• Certified DMV Record completed within last 30 days. To obtain this submit Request for Own Driver License/Identification Card or Vehicle/Vessel Registration Record to DMV and be sure to check the box at the top to "Certify the record as a true copy of record". Click this link to obtain the form: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/forms/inf/inf1125.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/



When will you hear back from us: Within 7 days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to transportation@sjusd.org.

FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Notice to Applicants: This position is considered a safety sensitive position by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Effective January 6, 2020, any applicant who wishes to be considered for this position must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Regulations require San José Unified School District to perform a full query of any individual prior to that person being hired into a safety sensitive position. Regulations also require applicants to provide consent for the full query. Consent for the full query can only be provided via the online Clearinghouse by individuals registered with the Clearinghouse.

For more information on the Clearinghouse or to register, please visit: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/. Applicants may also come into the Transportation office for assistance in registering.

Benefits

What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21 vacation days and 11 paid holidays for 10-month employees!

Note to internal applicants: While resubmitting information we already have on file is not required, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.

Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.

San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: 

For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: 

Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 ext. 13224 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For facilities or other ADA complaints:

Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126