(25-26 SY) Bus Driver Cover Driver Colorado Springs School District 11

Position:Educational Support Professional: Bus DriverCover Driver

Department/School:Transportation

Reports To:Operations Manager

FTE:.75

Days/Year:173

Salary Grade:N19

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
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 Districts requirements for insurability
• Within 90 days of hire applicants must:
• Acquire a valid Colorado commercial drivers 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 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 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.

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

Required Experience:

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