School Bus Driver

Bus School Driver Job Posting

Colorado International Language Academy

Bus School Driver

Hourly Pay: $21

Location: 303 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Start date: 12 August 2024

Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) is an international charter school with language immersion (50% in 1st- 5th grades) in three world languages. Our students learn math, language literacy, and cultural aspects in their chosen target language. Children can study Mandarin Chinese, German, or Spanish.

Our students develop a global perspective by learning a second language; by exploring diverse cultures to cultivate understanding and respect; and by developing the skills to live and work with others internationally all essential elements for navigating life in the 21st century.

With the world as the context for education, students must find their place, voice, and dream. Colorado International Language Academy provides the support and the challenge to motivate students to excel. Their success depends upon their own initiative and the support of peers, teachers, parents, and the wider community.

Summary:

The job of the Bus Driver was established to transport students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions in a school vehicle, ensure vehicle operation in a safe operating condition, and ensure the safety of students during transport.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists students and other passengers (e.g., seating, restraints, special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles, including both emergency situations and normal transport.


• Drives school bus to transport students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.


• Informs Principal of incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, suspicious situations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.


• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.) to maintain the vehicle in a safe operating condition.


• Maintains assigned vehicle, both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.


• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) to ensure the vehicle's safe operating condition and meets state requirements.


• Meets requirements for driving a school bus as required by CDE (e.g., yearly MVR check, minimum of bi-annual physical, maintain familiarity with CDE requirements, testing, etc.)


• Monitors passengers during transit to maintain order and ensure their safety.


• Performs first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.


• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Must have a valid CDL with a P and S endorsement and a current MVR at the time of interview along with current First Aid card and Medical Examiner's Card.


• Experience in transporting Kindergarten through 5th grade is a plus.


• Position requires a driver to be knowledgeable in performing all state and Federal inspections and to abide by all transportation laws.


• The hours are approximately 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Additional hours are available for contracted services).

Other background demonstrating the application of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Customer service and public relations skills


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Dependability is a must

Colorado International Language Academy currently offers PERA retirement, full-paid health, dental, and life insurance, as well as voluntary employee-paid short-term disability, Aflac, life, and vision insurance for employees who work 30 or more hours weekly.

Please apply at: https://www.cilaschool.org/

"This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job".

Colorado International Language Academy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.