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Aspen School District

School Bus Driver

Aspen School District, Aspen, Colorado, us, 81612


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).

I: Position SummaryThe purpose of the School Bus Driver position is to safely transport students to and from school as well as off-campus school-related activities.II: School Bus Driver 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 ManualAbility to maintain order and safety among students on a school busOperate 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 roadwayUltimate responsibility for the choice of routes and stops on activity trips to ensure the safety of the passengers and the vehiclePerform pre- and post-trip bus inspections and periodic student evacuation drills in compliance with district rules and regulations for passenger safetyAdhere to the established rules concerning daily checking of the buses for cleanliness, and reporting of any suspected malfunctions of the busReport all student incidents, route stops, road conditions, time changes and grievances to the Director of Transportation immediatelyRead and abide by the operation procedures outlined and explained in the Colorado School Vehicle Instruction manualAbility to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate actionSee that loaded equipment is stored in a safe manner per C.D.E. regulationsBe available, when possible, for extra driving as required by the DistrictReport to the Director of Transportation immediately any misconduct occurring on a bus which may endanger the safety of any or all of the passengersFully cooperate with sponsors while on activity tripsAdhere to Board policy and Colorado State LawReport any citations immediately to the Transportation Director, and remain with our insurance pools insurability standardsIII:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for School Bus Driver

Knowledge of Colorado laws and rules regarding traffic safety, including traffic signs, signals, and devicesKnowledge of safe motor vehicle operation including checking gas, oil, signals, wipers, brakes and other components to assure proper levels and operationManages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the image of public educationDisplays willingness to learn new informationSatisfactorily completes a course in bus driving as presented by the Aspen School District Transportation DepartmentAbility to get along well with children and command their respectLearn bus routes and complete scheduled routes in timely manner, exhibiting flexibility as changes in schedules and routes occurDevelops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conductEstablish and maintain good working relationships with teachers, administrators, and all those contacted in the course of workObserve all district policies and proceduresDue to the safety responsibilities involved with this position, drivers must be able to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing; bilingual Spanish is a plusAbility to pass state-required physical exam and random drug testing per Colorado DOE Rules and Regulations for operators of school transportation vehiclesAbility to pass a background check and drug and alcohol test upon hiringAbility to use Google and its products, familiarity with computers and emails.Satisfactorily complete a course in bus driving instruction as presented by the Aspen School DistrictIV: School Bus Driver Minimum Qualifications

Current driver's license with good driving recordPossession of or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License, special school bus operator's permitFirst Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtainHigh School education or equivalency4 to 6 years of driving experience preferredV: Work Environment

Exposure to noise, dirt/dust, odors or fumes, hazardous materials or situations, and temperature extremesVI: Essential Physical Requirements

Occasional standingOccasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. for bus evacuation situations - possibly over 50 lbs. if driving special needs school busPhysical 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 motionVII: 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.