.75 FTE Bus Driver - Districtwide chez Willits Unified

The Willits Unified School District serves 1500+ students in grades TK–12 from the City of Willits and surrounding areas. Committed to the small campus environment our district is composed of four traditional schools: Brookside Elementary (TK-2), Blosser Lane Elementary (3-5), Baechtel Grove Middle School (6-8), and Willits High School (9-12). In addition to our traditional schools our alternative programs offer students a variety of choices within our district’s governance: Sherwood Elementary (K-5) and Sanhedrin Alternative High School (9-12). We are located in scenic Mendocino County, in the small town of Willits, CA. Willits is about three hours north of San Francisco on the 101, and is the ideal central location from which to enjoy the exceptional beauty of Mendocino County. To the north are the majestic redwoods and the Eel River, to the south award-winning wineries, and to the west is the rugged Mendocino Coast. Willits – the “Gateway to the Redwoods” and the “Heart of Mendocino County”!

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, drive students to and from school, field trips and athletic trips.

APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. Links Related to this Job

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school. • Required bi-annual physical. • Personality and character traits suited for supervision of children. Desirable Qualifications: • Ability to operate a two-way radio. • Ability to deal with large numbers of students in stressful situations. • Instruction in conflict resolution and behavior management. • Ability to drive all types of District transportation vehicles. • Ability to rapidly learn assigned routes and the operation of equipment related to duties. • Ability to drive in all types of weather conditions, including snow and ice. • Ability to work cooperatively with all employees. Licenses and Certificates Required: • Valid California school bus driver's certificate with appropriate endorsements. • CPR and First Aid certification

$23.87 - $38.89 per hour as per Range 4 of the Classified Salary Schedule.

APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. Links Related to this Job