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Aspen School District

School Bus Driver

Aspen School District, Aspen, Colorado, us, 81612

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The Aspen School District seeks School Bus Drivers for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Transportation Director

Classification: Classified Part-time, Non-Exempt

Contract Period: 9-Month (178 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: SY 2024-25 Hourly ESP Schedule

ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program (can be used for highly reduced or free ski pass), and supplemental insurance (i.e. cancer, disability, etc).

Position Summary

The purpose of the School Bus Driver position is to safely transport students to and from school as well as off-campus school-related activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate a school bus in a safe and lawful manner on an assigned route in accordance with the Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of School Transportation Vehicles Manual

Maintain order and safety among students on a school bus

Operate large school buses for an extended period of time to transport students off-campus for special activity trips, driving in a lawful and safe manner in unfamiliar surroundings varying from congested city streets to mountain roadway

Ultimate responsibility for the choice of routes and stops on activity trips to ensure the safety of the passengers and the vehicle

Perform pre- and post-trip bus inspections and periodic student evacuation drills in compliance with district rules and regulations for passenger safety

Adhere to the established rules concerning daily checking of the buses for cleanliness, and reporting of any suspected malfunctions of the bus

Report all student incidents, route stops, road conditions, time changes and grievances to the Director of Transportation immediately

Read and abide by the operation procedures outlined and explained in the Colorado School Vehicle Instruction manual

Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action

Ensure loaded equipment is stored in a safe manner per C.D.E. regulations

Be available, when possible, for extra driving as required by the District

Report to the Director of Transportation immediately any misconduct occurring on a bus which may endanger the safety of any or all of the passengers

Fully cooperate with sponsors while on activity trips

Adhere to Board policy and Colorado State Law

Report any citations immediately to the Transportation Director, and remain with our insurance pools insurability standards

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Colorado laws and rules regarding traffic safety, including traffic signs, signals, and devices

Knowledge of safe motor vehicle operation including checking gas, oil, signals, wipers, brakes and other components to assure proper levels and operation

Manage oneself (organize, prepare, and be punctual; manage resources; meet deadlines; follow through on commitments; demonstrate appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the image of public education

Display willingness to learn new information

Satisfactorily complete a course in bus driving as presented by the Aspen School District Transportation Department

Get along well with children and command their respect

Learn bus routes and complete scheduled routes in timely manner, exhibiting flexibility as changes in schedules and routes occur

Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

Establish and maintain good working relationships with teachers, administrators, and all those contacted in the course of work

Observe all district policies and procedures

Communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing; bilingual Spanish is a plus

Pass state‑required physical exam and random drug testing per Colorado DOE Rules and Regulations for operators of school transportation vehicles

Pass a background check and drug and alcohol test upon hiring

Use Google and its products, familiarity with computers and emails

Satisfactorily complete a course in bus driving instruction as presented by the Aspen School District

Minimum Qualifications

Current driver's license with good driving record

Possession of or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License, special school bus operator's permit

First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain

High School education or equivalency

4 to 6 years of driving experience preferred

Work Environment

Exposure to noise, dirt/dust, odors or fumes, hazardous materials or situations, and temperature extremes

Essential Physical Requirements

Occasional standing

Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. for bus evacuation situations – possibly over 50 lbs. if driving special needs school bus

Physical ability to lower oneself to the ground, assisting students as necessary, to perform emergency evacuation from the back door of a school bus.

Frequent reaching, sitting, and other repetitive motion

Acknowledgement

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The successful candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

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