School Bus Driver

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
• Ability to 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
• Ability to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action
• See that 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 for School Bus Driver

Minimum Qualifications

Work Environment

Essential Physical Requirements

The Aspen School District is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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