Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Substitute School Bus Drivers, responsible for the efficient and safe operation and basic maintenance of a school bus over an assigned route; drive school bus over assigned route, abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the CDE, COT, and District; attend to students special health needs and maintain their well being while in route. Training is provided.
SUMMARY: Responsible for the efficient and safe operation and basic maintenance of a school bus over an assigned route. Drive school bus over assigned route, abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the CDE, COT, and District. Attend to students special health needs and maintain their well being while in route.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE No experience required. Bus driving experience and experience working with children preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) with Class B and P2S endorsement.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days after hire.
• Successful completion of District's School Bus Driver Training Program required for hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass annual written test.
• Must pass annual driving performance test.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Must have a record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check.
• Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy

Candidates must also have strong computer skills. Substitutes are required to navigate through an electronic system independently to accept and decline assignments; maintain their schedules; and view assignment instructions.
Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12^th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschoools.org or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.