Bus Driver - Colorado Springs School District 11

Position: Educational Support Professional: Bus Driver

Department/School: Transportation

Reports To: Operations Manager

FTE: .75

Days/Year: 173

Salary Grade: N18

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2025-2026 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 (others as directed) to and from school, school to school, or to school related events.

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 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, documenting student conduct, 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 and wear district provided safety equipment
• Ability to perform pre / post trip requirements unassisted
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player

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 District’s requirements for insurability Within 90 days of hire, applicants must:
• Possess current First Aid Certificate and CPR

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 locations. In all weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work involves operating a district vehicle. 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 employee’s  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

Salary : $21 - $25