School Bus Driver: Safe Transport

Platte Canyon School District RE 1

Human Resources

Job Description

TITLE:

Bus Driver Contract Length: 153 days

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clean MVR and ability to pass drug test
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain one
• Demonstrate knowledge of all traffic and safety regulations
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid CDL
• Good physical health as determined by a physician. Physically able to lift 50 pounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school and school sponsored activities.
• Maintain student discipline and enforce regulations regarding student conduct.
• Keep vehicle clean and report mechanical problems.
• Perform other duties related to transportation services as assigned.

EVALUATION
:Bus Drivers are evaluated annually by the Transportation Director.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Policies GDO and GDO-R:
Evaluation of Classified/Support Staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
:The Bus Driver position is an at-will position.

Work Year:
August-June –153 days per year, 6 hours per day (4-day week).

Salary:
Initial placement on the Classified Salary Schedule, column is at the discretion of the Superintendent. Salary is an hourly rate based on placement on the schedule. Up to ten (10) years credit for previous experience in a comparable position may be allowed.

Benefits:
Eligible for PERA Retirement Plan

Sick/personal leave days earned at 1 day for every 18 days worked

Licensed Emergency Leave Bank

Full-time employees are eligible for the District Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

Free employee access to District indoor swimming pool and workout area

Employee Bonus Program

ADDITIONAL JOB CONSIDERATIONS: Necessary travel throughout the District requires the use of a private vehicle and Colorado Driver's License. Work outside of regularly scheduled hours may be required to fulfill job duties and responsibilities. Work may need to be performed in narrow, poorly lighted, confined spaces.

TOBACCO-FREE, DRUG-FREE, AND ALCOHOL- FREE SCHOOLS

Smoking, chewing, or any other use of any tobacco products by staff, students, and members of the public is banned on school property in accordance with Platte Canyon School District Policy KFA. All illicit drugs, controlled substances and alcohol are banned from School District Property in accordance with Platte Canyon School District Policy GBEC. Inquiries concerning these policies should be directed to Business Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Platte Canyon School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or sex in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment). It is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of sex by Title IX (20 U.S.C. 1681) and on the basis of disability by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 (20 U.S.C. 794).

Inquiries concerning the application of these laws should be directed to Business Services, District Administration Office, 57393 U.S. Hwy 285, Bailey, CO

POLICIES

Policies are available ttecanyonschools.org. Copies are also located in the libraries at each school, in the Platte Canyon Public Library and at the Platte Canyon School District Office located at 57393 U.S. Highway 285, Bailey, CO 80421

PLATTE CANYON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

Bailey, Colorado

Revised 5/1/25