Bus Driver- Regular Route for 26-27 school year
Elbert School District #200
Job Description: 1 Updated 4.23.26
Elbert School District #200
Job Description
Title: Bus Driver- Regular Route for 26-27 School Year
Reports to: Transportation Director
Terms of Employment: Part-time, follows Student Calendar schedule, Training Days required, Estimated
regular schedule – 4 days/week (Tuesday-Friday: 6:00am-8:00am & 3:30pm-5:30pm)
How to Apply:
External and internal candidates can retrieve an employment application at www.elbertschool.org.
Incomplete applications or resumes received in lieu of application will not be considered.
Rate of Pay:
See approved salary schedule at
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5470cd28e4b011a1687710e7/t/69f21f68f707753965
07f115/1777475432989/26-27+Salary+Schedules.pdf
Extra Duty hourly pay available for extra-curricular bus driving activities such as athletic
competitions and field trips.
About the Position:
Would you like to be a part of an amazing school district, work part time hours while being eligible for
benefits? We offer that PLUS a one-week break in the fall, a two-week break in the winter, a one-week
break in the spring, PLUS summers off!
A school bus route driver is responsible for the safe operation and transport of school aged children to and
from school. A class B commercial driver license (CDL) is required with passenger, school bus and air
break endorsements; however paid training is provided to obtain that license. Holders of a CDL are
required to undergo periodic physicals, are subject to federal drug testing requirements, and are held to a
higher driving standard as a professional driver.
A school bus activity trip driver is responsible for the safe operation and transport of school aged children to
and from school sponsored events. A class B commercial driver license (CDL) is required with passenger,
school bus and air break endorsements; however paid training is provided to obtain that license.
Holders of a CDL are required to undergo periodic physicals, are subject to federal drug testing
requirements, and are held to a higher driving standard as a professional driver.
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Qualifications:
1. Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
2. Ability to complete required training, as well as obtain required licenses and certifications.
3. Ability to obey all traffic laws, as well as provide an acceptable motor vehicle record to the school
insurance provider’s standard, and under the provisions to maintain a commercial driver’s license.
4. Professional public relations skills to work with school staff, students, parents and public.
5. Ability to read and comprehend communications, recordkeeping requirements and school policies.
6. Ability to provide safe, efficient transportation so that each student has a means to get to and from
school, curricular and extracurricular school activities.
Specific Duties:
1. Obtain and file with the Transportation Director a copy of, or certification of, all necessary school
bus driver’s requirements, including State of Colorado Driver’s License, CDL license, First Aid Course,
and comply with any other requirement of local, CDE, state or federal laws or regulations.
2. Compliance with all background check, fingerprinting, drug & alcohol testing, and annual health
physical requirements.
3. Responsible for proper care of the vehicle and ensures that it is used for no other purpose than
transporting authorized students to and from school or for assigned purposes.
4. Performs all required pre-and post-trip inspections daily.
5. Take charge and maintain discipline of the students during the time they are being conveyed.
6. Remains on the bus at all times while students are passengers.
7. Reports misconduct of students via established and approved methods to the Transportation Director
and Superintendent.
8. Reports mechanical issues, complaints and other pertinent issues including accidents to the
Transportation Director. Completes required forms.
9. Completes and submits daily mileage report and any other reports required by the Transportation
Director.
10. Attends scheduled transportation meetings, workshops and safety trainings throughout the year as
needed.
11. Conducts emergency evacuation drills at a minimum twice a year (once each semester).
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
13. Communicates with parents via phone for: child absence on bus route; route timing issues due to
road conditions, etc.; communication of drop off/pick up times of route.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand, sit for long periods, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, twist, push and pull,
and lift up to 50 pounds. Must have speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with
students, parents and other individuals.
Work Environment:
Must be able to tolerate outdoor temperature and weather changes.
Repetitive motion is often required in the performance of daily tasks. Equipment Used: This position may
require the employee to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the
course of their employment.
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Elbert School
District #200 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of
disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need
for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy
or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.