Careers At Payette School District

Payette School District is embedded in an historic rural community on the Idaho-Oregon border at the mouth of the Payette River. It boasts generational connectedness with a rich heritage of successful graduates that include Warren McCain, Harmon Killebrew and Senator James McClure. Payette schools is an environment of champions both in the classroom and the community. Our dedicated and caring staff arrive each day ready to teach our students

Payette students are prepared to be leaders, innovators, and difference makers in the classroom and the world, with support from a variety of programs, such as robotics, performing arts, career technical education, athletics, clubs, makerspace, academic competitions and more.

Payette Schools is excited about finding additional highly qualified professionals, committed to pursuing our vision to teach and inspire our future generations.

People, preparation, progress, Payette!

Vision: 

Students will attain success through education such that each graduates with measurable college or career readiness. 

Mission: 

The Payette School District will provide rigorous, high quality instruction aligned to state standards in a collaborative, safe learning environment resulting in high student achievement.

Bus Driver

Department: Transportation
Location: Payette, ID

Payette School District has the following opening for the 2024-2025 school year:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Applicant must be at least 21 years old, have a clean driving record, and possess a current CDL, class B with school bus and airbrake endorsements. Applicant must pass a background check, submit a drug test, and pass a physical. The driver must be able to operate the bus, observing all laws, rules, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. High school diploma
  2. Hold a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement
  3. Meet the physical examination standards of the federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
  4. Is twenty-one years of age or older
  5. Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the Board
  6. Ability to pass a physical agility test and prove the ability to evacuate the bus, including the ability to move students
  7. Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug tests while employed
  8. Must not be addicted to the use of intoxicants or narcotics
  9. Have an excellent driving record
  10. Ability to pass CPR and first aid courses
  11. Knowledge of bus passenger safety and effective discipline procedures
  12. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs
  13. Able to maintain passenger discipline to ensure their safety and well-being and to protect against vandalism
  14. Works well with students, staff, and parents
  15. Awareness of and commitment to proper bus maintenance
  16. Able to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand
  17. Able to grasp tools and occasionally lift or move up the seventy-five pounds
  18. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  19. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

COMPENSATION:

Beginning at $24.00 per hour DOE. Extra hours and pay opportunities available for school and sports trips.

Submit the completed application and upload a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation

Payette School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Positions are open until filled. All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon board approval, and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening (if required for the position). Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

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