Position Summary

Gov. Kate Brown has directed that Oregon will implement a legal requirement that all public and private school teachers, staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. There will not be an option to opt out for other reasons or choose testing in lieu of vaccination, under the state mandate.

Eugene Public Schools is taking applications for regular, substitute, or trainee school bus drivers for current and anticipated openings. These employees will drive District buses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips or as assigned.

Drives District buses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips, or as assigned.

POSITION PAY * :

• For TRAINEES: $16.62
• For SUBSTITUTES: $20.23/HR on call (No Benefits)
• For REGULAR: $20.23 - $25.39 /HR PAY GRADE 8 PLUS BENEFITS

* Effective October 19, 2021 through June 30, 2022, Transportation employees will receive a differential percentage of 25% on their regular rate of pay for each hour of work. The rates listed above reflect the increased rate of pay that will be in effect through June 30, 2022.

During 2021-22, Transportation employees may receive bonuses totaling up to $1,500 during the school year.

Drives District buses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips, or as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to operate any and all District buses and bus equipment.
2. Ability to drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands.
3. Punctuality and ability to pace activity to meet time schedules.
4. Knowledge of student behavioral management techniques and ability to control large groups of students.
5. Ability to represent the District's objectives of courtesy and responsibility to the public.
6. Experiences differentiating practices for diverse populations.
7. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
8. Ability to remain available for daily driving assignments.

Senior Driving Assignments: Demonstrated ability to drive all District buses safely in a variety of conditions, possession of an Oregon Class B CDL with proper endorsements, possession of an ODE School Bus Drivers Certificate.
Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a valid State of Oregon Driver's license
2. Five years (5) of successful driving experience.
3. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.
4. Ability to successfully complete a physical examination, required DMV testing, required ODE classes, and First-Aid training.

To view the complete job description visit: https://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/classifieddescriptions/

Additional Information

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.

There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.

Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.

For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.