Job Description

Salary: $20.77 - $27.18 Hourly
Location : City of Industry, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 1301/0625
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 06/26/2025
Closing Date: 8/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific


Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is named as one of the top 50 employers in California for 2020 and our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2022-2023 years! Apply now to join our team!


**APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025.**

You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page. We are also accepting paper applications You can request a paper application by calling our office. If you need assistance applying online or if you would like to request a paper application, please contact us at (626) 933-3920, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
* Please note that the District Office will be CLOSED every Friday during the summer from 6/27/25 to 7/25/25.

THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Director of Transportation or designee, is responsible for assisting the Bus Driver in the loading, unloading, care and supervision of students ensuring a safe, clean, and positive environment during transport.

CURRENT OPENING: Five 10-month/20 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 15 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($20.77 per hour) of this salary range.

Optional Second Language Requirement: Some positions in this classification require the ability to speak, read, and write a second language in addition to English, and may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for twelve months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of valid First Aid and CPR certificates, or proof of enrollment in an approved First Aid and CPR course from a recognized training program, must be submitted with your application. If providing proof of enrollment, you MUST submit the certificate of completion by the last test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.

Essential Duties


The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Assists Bus Driver in the securing of students and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses.
• Monitors and supervises students and school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times and to maintain adherence to District policies.
• Participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. as assigned.
• Prepares reports (e.g., incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purposes of documenting activities and complying with established guidelines.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety.
• Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for action.
• Communicates with District personnel regarding student conduct as appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining a clean bus environment.
• Performs other related duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in the classification: lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance; sit; stand for extended periods of time while bus is in motion and stopped; walk up and down stairs; stoop/bend; use fingers repetitively; twist or apply pressure with wrists or hands repetitively; use both hands and/or legs simultaneously; have rapid mental/muscular coordination; speak clearly; hear.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work in a school and school bus environment; exposure to moving machinery; work in changing temperatures to over 90 degress; exposure to gas, exhaust, and cleaning solvent fumes, dust (moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust), and odors; exposure to minor and severe contagious illnesses/diseases (colds, flu, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis); exposure to bodily fluids; in direct contact with the public, students, district personnel; exposure to disruptive or non-compliant students.

Minimum Qualifications


Education:
No education required.

Experience:
Six months of paid or unpaid experience working with and/or caring for students. Some experience in working with children with special needs is desirable.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid First Aid certificate and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
• Possession of a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by a recognized training program and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
• Completion of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCPI) training within the first six months of employment (provided by the District).
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Absence of back problems or any other physical impairments that might preclude the performance of physical labor or lifting must be evident.

Ideal candidates will have


Knowledge of:

• Behavior of young students, including special needs students.
• District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of school buses.

Ability to:

• Assist in student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Work with all types of students.
• Lift and carry moderately heavy objects according to safety regulations.
• Maintain balance while standing when bus is in motion and stopping.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior on a school bus.
• Learn Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCPI) principles and techniques.
• Perform minor first aid as needed.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work well within a team.

COVID Vaccine Requirement
Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.
General Information
The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of an application screening, initial screening of qualifications, documentation/certification screening, and in some instances supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

The examination may consist of any combination of the following: training and experience evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on the eligibility list, which depending on the classification, may be in force for six months or one year.
Disability Accommodation
Please note that it is your responsibility to notify us at least two business days prior to the first test part if you will require reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process. You are NOT required to disclose any information regarding disabilities at this time but may be required to submit documentation prior to accommodation being granted.
Equal Employment Opportunity District
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.
Paid Holidays
Up to 16 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees.

Paid Vacation
Vacation is prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified supervisors and classified staff.

Classified Employee Vacation Chart
1-5 years of service

• One day of vacation will be earned per month worked.

6-10 years of service

• One and one-quarter (1 ¼) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

11-15 years of service

• One and one-half (1 ½) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

16-20 years of service

• One and three-fourths (1 ¾) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

21 + years of service

• Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

Health Benefits
For positions 35 hours or more per week the District contributes $12,900 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Partially paid benefits are available for part-time (20-34) hour employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

District Benefit Providers:

The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible employees.

*Medical: Kaiser, United Health Care PPO/HMO
*Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)
*Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
*Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected. Each provider has a different annual premium.

Retirement: PERS for positions 20 hours or more per week. Click on the link below to view the retirement formula that would apply to you:


Paid Sick Leave
Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
01


These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Read the following questions and respond to each question thoroughly and accurately. Your answers to the following supplemental questions are required for your application to be considered complete. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental questions. Resumes are not reviewed, therefore information on the resume will not be considered in the screening of the application.

NOTE: Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration, or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least six months of paid or unpaid experience working with and/or caring for students?

In determining qualifying experience, applicants' part-time employment will only receive partial credit based on the number of hours worked per week. For example purposes only, a position that works 40 hours a week for one year would get one year of credit, whereas a position that works 20 hours a week for one year would get six months of credit.

• Yes
• No

03


If you have experience working with and/or caring for students, please provide the following information for EACH organization where you gained the experience:
1) Your job title
2) Organization name
3) Start and end dates (month/year) and number of hours worked per week
4) Brief description of the specific job duties that you did to meet the requirement

Please write "N/A" if you do not have experience. Do NOT type "see resume."
04


Do you currently possess a valid First Aid and CPR certificate from a recognized training program (must be current and not expired)?

OR

Are you willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification from a recognized training program?
*A recognized First Aid/CPR training program includes certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association (AHA), National Safety Council (NSC), or similar organizations.

If you answered YES to either question, please submit a copy of your certificate(s) OR proof of enrollment in a First Aid and CPR class with your application. Candidates enrolled in a training course MUST obtain and submit the First Aid and CPR certificates by the final test step.

Please upload the applicable documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.

• Yes
• No

05


Are you willing and able to work split shift (tentative hours: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.)?

• Yes
• No

06


This position may work with both special education and general education students. The special education students may have mild to severe disabilities or behavior problems. Are you willing and able to work with both special education and general education students?

• Yes
• No

07


Other than English, what other language do you speak, read, and write? (Check all that apply)

• Mandarin
• Spanish
• Other
• Do not speak a second language

08


If proficient in Spanish and/or Mandarin, are you interested in becoming bilingual/biliterate certified via testing? Results from bilingual/biliterate testing will NOT impact your overall test score.

• Yes
• No
• Do not speak a different language

09


Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of the vaccine.

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Work at office, Shift work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week,

Similar Jobs