Bus Driver - Part Time - School Days

International School of Denver•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver supports International School of Denver field trips and athletic events by safely transporting students and staff to and from activities. ISDenver does not operate bus routes. The position averages approximately 160–200 hours over the school year, with no driving during some weeks. Field trips generally take place between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.; work hours vary by week and day, Monday through Friday. Hours generally do not exceed 15 per week and may be sporadic. The role has no remote-work flexibility. The Bus Driver contributes to campus safety and security by overseeing safe loading and unloading, conducting vehicle inspections, maintaining the bus, keeping required records, and communicating with staff about trip delays. The role may also involve transporting students’ or school property and assisting with routine campus maintenance and janitorial requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Colorado Class B driver’s license with school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsements or willingness to acquire them, a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, current CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions certifications or willingness to receive training, and a clean driving record. Physical demands include regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may work in heat, cold, and moderate-to-high-noise environments and must be able to perform the described mobility, communication, visual, and task-management duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Valid Colorado Driver’s License Class B with school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsements, or willingness to acquire them.
Valid Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Current CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions certification, or willingness to receive training.
Clean driving record.
Knowledge of and compliance with applicable Colorado school bus driver laws.
Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults and follow oral and written instructions.
Computer literacy and technological competency, including Google Suite and email.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and provide direction to others when needed.
Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability; collaborative, team-oriented, globally minded, open-minded, innovative, and compassionate approach.
Commitment to learning about and implementing DEIB practices.
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach, see, talk, and hear; occasional bending, stooping, or kneeling.
Ability to use digital displays and function in standard overhead lighting and moderate-to-high-noise environments.
Ability to manage multiple projects and pivot between tasks, follow complex multi-step verbal and written instructions, and maintain professional boundaries during interactions with students, staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extracurricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus safely in accordance with Colorado laws and schedules, transporting students and staff to and from activities.
Oversee student loading and unloading and ensure safety belts are ready and correctly fastened when required.
Conduct established daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle.
Maintain the bus in a safe and clean operating condition, report needed mechanical repairs, install special safety belts, sweep the interior, wash windows, service the bus with gas and oil, and follow security procedures.
Transport or deliver students’ personal property or school property when needed.
Maintain records and reports, including mileage and maintenance records.
Attend meetings, programs, and in-service training as required.
Notify appropriate individuals of delays and maintain communication with staff during trips.
Assist with routine maintenance and janitorial requirements on campus.