Substitute Route Driver

Job Title:

Bus Route Driver

Work Year:
Student Contact Days

Department:
Transportation

Reports to:

Transportation Director

Salary: $21.00-$26.00/ hour

Bayfield School is looking for a substitute bus route driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students.

Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision:
Each Student, Each Day:
Wolverine Way.

• Possess a CDL Class B with Air Brakes, Passenger and School Bus endorsements; will train if needed.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a satisfactory driving record as determined by The Board of Education and acceptable to the district's insurance carrier.
• Must pass annual Motor Vehicle check, Driving Performance test, Skills Test, Mountain Driving and Adverse Weather tests.
• Must practice confident and safe / cautious driving in inclement weather conditions.
• Must pass the Department of Transportation’s physical exam when required.
• Needs to possess strong communication skills, ability to handle confidential matters, excellent tact and interpersonal skills.
• Must obtain First Aid certificate within three months of employment.
• Must pass random drug and alcohol testing, to be administrated by an outside licensed agency.
• Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.
• Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions 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.

• Perform and record daily pre/post trip safety inspections and report any defects or deficiencies to the Transportation Director.
• Bus must be clean at all times, which includes being swept, dusted and windows cleaned.
• Must obey all traffic laws at all times.
• Must observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Must enforce bus rules and regulations in accordance with Board approved polices of the school district.
• Must maintain discipline and safety with all students on the bus, and follow established student discipline procedures with being firm, friendly and fair; learn the names of the students, individual needs and/or intervention program.
• Report undisciplined children the Bus Misconduct report
• Must notify the Transportation Director in case of bus mechanical/electrical failures and/or tardiness; complete Bus Repair Order form as needed and report all other concerns appropriately.
• Must discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Must transport only authorized students.
• Must report all accidents immediately and complete all required reports.
• Have knowledge of and experience with proper procedures for emergency bus evacuations including location and use of all emergency equipment; perform evacuation drill as required by CDE and or the district.
• Properly operate a two-way radio within the Federal Communication Commission guidelines
• Retain all required annual testing with passing scores.
• Required to attend and participate in all staff meetings, in-service training and related activities including training to increase skills as required.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Participate in District Safety training and be prepared to help in evacuations.
• Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
• Participate in professional development for continuous learning.
• Work with families in a partnership role.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
• Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
• Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day:
  Wolverine Way.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Possess a CDL Class B with Air Brakes, Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of…