Non-CDL Driver - Transportation Central

JOB SUMMARY: Contribute to the overall success of the Cherry Creek School District Transportation Department through regular route driving, field-trip driving, performing para-educator functions, and assisting in other duties and functions as needed. Assist and transport students with special needs to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and customer-service oriented transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required


• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma


• No professional work experience required


• Valid Colorado driver’s license


• CPR and First Aid certifications


• Upon hire, successful completion of the District Transportation Small Vehicle Training Program


• Basic interpersonal relations skills


• Basic organizational skills


• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques


• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations


• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others


• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students


• Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool


• Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical


• Basic verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds)


• Works both indoors and outdoors


• Typically a loud noise level


• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization


• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing


• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing


• Eye/hand coordination


• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus


• Squatting


• Overhead work


• Work within a moving vehicle for up to four hours


• Work in any existing weather conditions


• Work requires maneuvering heavy wheelchairs (manual and electric) that total weight up to 800 pounds – student/chair combined up ramps, over curbs, and around the inside of a vehicle


• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector


• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds


• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement


• CDL passenger driving experience


• Experience working with school age children, including behavioral challenges


• Experience working in a special education environment