Bus Driver Trainer Colorado Springs School District 11
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position:Educational Support Professional: Bus Driver (Trainer)
Department/School:Transportation
Reports To:Operations Manager
FTE:.75
Days/Year:173
Salary Grade:N18
Salary Schedule:This position is based on the2025-2026 ESP Salary Schedule School Based Positions (Group C)
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Assists in training bus drivers and other district personnel in defensive driving techniques and other issues related to transporting students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts classroom training sessions and seminars related to safe driving techniques equipment care safety techniques and first aid procedures
Assists in analyzing training needs and developing new training courses
Conducts individual driver training and testing sessions on obstacle course and roadway and evaluates driver performance
Records and analyzes computer data related to driver safety and training which includes monitoring related traffic information motor vehicle records accident reports etc.
Performs all duties of other driver positions as necessary
Performs initial screening and interviewing of applicants and refers recommendations to supervisor
Prepares written requests to and provides information to the Department of Motor Vehicles to identify drivers who have passed a stopped school bus
Prepares annual school bus license renewal package
Plans and schedules school bus evacuation drills
Conducts training updates and instructions on new equipment changes in rules and regulations etc.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of applicable laws and rules governing vehicle operation
Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of training
Ability to effectively plan and present training courses on bus driving and related subjects
Ability to operate a school bus safely
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain Certified Bus Instructor and Certified Defensive Driver certificates
Must be able to obtain Red Cross certification to teach first aid
Must have citation free driving record for past three years
Two years of experience as a bus driver
Valid driver license
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Safety and Training Coordinator.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed on school buses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work involves operating a school bus. Typical positions require worker to be capable of climbing stairs crawling bending kneeling and reaching. Dragging and lifting from floor to shoulder height 60 lbs. on an occasional basis. Pushing pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis and lifting shoulder to overhead 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to hold grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and feel the shape size and temperature of objects. The work requires the ability to speak normally to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors. Must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination. Subject to USDOT approved substance abuse testing program.
Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Non-Recurring Pay: 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4 % on May paycheck).
Base Salary Setting: Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource.Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.
Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.
Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.
Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employees application and updated resume.
See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement) promotions and lateral transfers.
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 sexmarital 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 additional information please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at1115 North El Paso Street Colorado Springs CO 80903-2599 Phone: FAX:
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11:ACAC-RGBAGBAAJBBJBB-R
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- School Bus Driving
- Employee Evaluation
- Communication skills
- Interviewing
- Paratransit
- Van Driver
- Bus Driving
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Human Resources
- Motor Coach Experience
