Colorado Springs School District 11

POSTING CLOSE DATE

This posting will close once the position has been filled.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

D11 APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

• A completed online submission of D11 application.
• A complete work history in application. If attaching a resume, you should include a complete work history listing both months and years of all relevant work experience pertaining to the position you are applying. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
• Any newly employed individual will be placed on a twenty five (25) step salary system. Each step represents two years of work experience, based on equivalent experience. The maximum years of experience granted is 19-20 years of experience, which is equivalent to step (10). You can find the Grade for the position you are applying on the job description page of your application. The salary table can be viewed by following the below link. 

https://www.d11.org/Page/1758

• A legible copy of all official college transcripts or WorkKeys Test (If applicable to the position)

To upload documents into your application, click on “My Job Applications” on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Welcome page once you have logged in to apply. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.

If you have application questions please contact the HR office at 719/520-2169.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Transport students to and from school, school to school, or to school related events in school buses or other vehicles operated by the district. Must be prepared to drive any route that Dispatch needs covered.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs pre and post trip inspection of district vehicles to comply with all rules of US Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education and D-11 regulations, policies and standards
• Performs all emergency functions including evacuations (rear exit, window exit and roof exit, as required) Attends to all medical emergencies, for example, seizures or suctioning, etc.
• Responsible for driving all district vehicles used for transporting students / passengers
• Provides instruction and direction to passengers as necessary
• Responsible for student management / maintaining discipline on the bus
• Performs administrative responsibilities including but are not limited to: development of seating charts, maintaining records, documenting maintenance related issues, working hours, logs, accident reports, etc.
• Fuels and cleans transportation vehicles
• Performs responsibilities as a bus assistant to include, but not limited to: Securing special needs / preschool riders in wheel chair restraints, safety vests, car seats and other ancillary equipment as necessary
• Assists students as needed to board and exit the bus to include placing / maneuvering wheelchairs on and off lifts
• Uses two-way radio to communicate with base station regarding special conditions as necessary

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs all other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures governing vehicle / school transportation operations
• Ability to operate all district transportation vehicles
• Ability to apply district provided safety equipment for students
• Ability to perform pre / post trip requirements unassisted
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player
• Ability to be flexible and dependable
• Ability to follow written and map directions
• Responsible for knowing how to navigate the city with ease
• Responsible for knowing how to navigate routing systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age
• High school diploma/equivalent
• Pass the annual Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operators Test (written and skills)
• Meet District’s requirements for insurability

Within 90 days of hire, applicants must:

• Acquire a valid Colorado commercial driver’s license with “S” endorsement
• Possess current First Aid Certificate and CPR
• 2 year of experience as a bus driver

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Operations Manager. Works in cooperation with Team Leader, dispatchers, route schedulers, drivers, school staff and security.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Performed on school buses, on the lot and at schools / serviced locations. In all weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work involves training and operating on a school bus. Typical positions require employee to be capable of climbing stairs, crawling, bending, kneeling, and reaching. In case of an emergency situation employee will have to be able to:

• Drag and lift 60 lbs. from floor to shoulder height
• Push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting 20 lbs. from shoulder to over his/her head

Must be able to:

• Hold, grasp, and turn objects
• Use fingers to operate computer or keyboards
• Feel the shape, size, and temperature of objects 

Employee must be able to speak normally, have acceptable (normal or aided) vision and hearing, and have the ability to detect odors. Must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination. Subject to USDOT approved substance abuse testing program.

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FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

WORK YEAR

173 Days

SALARY RANGE

From $22.01 to $26.30/hr.

Based on the 2024-25SY Salary Schedule.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442

The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R

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