Bus Driver

SUMMARY

Transport, safely and expediently, students to and from home, between schools and on district sponsored trips. Monitor students at designated crossings to ensure students have safe passage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedules (may deviate from prescribed route in cases of illness, emergency or road conditions); monitoring behavior and actions of students on school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include watching videos, asking department staff for parent contact information and phone parents for assistance in changing the students behavior, write misconduct forms); and completing various forms and reports including field trips, log addendums, student check in sheets and vehicle log sheets. Aid in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Monitor student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g., diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.). Monitor students at designated crossings to ensure students have safe passage.

2. Perform daily pre-trip inspection on bus in accordance with the Colorado Code of Regulations and District guidelines, including checking oil, tires and maintaining all fluids at the proper levels. Complete daily post-trip inspections, including checking the condition of the bus. Maintain the cleanliness of the bus interior. Keep outside mirrors and driver’s windows clean inside and out. Fuel vehicles per department guidelines.

3. Communicate in person and on a two-way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situations. Report all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the scheduler / dispatcher.

4. Use proper procedures when working with special education and wheel chair students. Ensure that all seatbelts, safety vests and any other required restraint devices are used properly. Protect all student confidential information.

5. Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in services and driver meetings, first aid and CPR classes that are required by the district.

6. Verify route times at beginning and throughout the year to maintain the accuracy of the schedulers’ assignments. Provide information to scheduler / dispatcher for updating maps and routes. Complete state required October 1st mileage and student count. Update personal route data and maps. Establish seat charts for all elementary and middle schools. Update master copies of data and maps in scheduling office and photocopy all seating charts, mileage reports and route data. Complete a student and mileage count.

7. Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including annual comprehensive cleaning of bus.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS :

SALARY INFORMATION :

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “Step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our   for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to

BENEFITS INFORMATION :

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).