Transportation

Liberty Common School • Fort Collins, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Common School is seeking a seasonal bus driver to help ensure students’ safety while loading, unloading, riding, and transferring on buses. The driver supervises students during transportation and reinforces the school’s behavioral expectations, policies, and rules. The position is hourly and non-exempt, regular part-time, and works 15–25 hours per week. The pay range is $23.00–$26.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. The position reports to the Director of Transportation.

Liberty Common School is a public, tuition-free charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving students in grades K–12. Its educational program uses the Core Knowledge curriculum and classical education principles.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and three references with email addresses and phone numbers. Employment is at-will. The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• First aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Oral and written communication skills desired.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of Liberty’s Transportation policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Ability to supervise and effectively interact with students.
• Basic understanding of bus operations and emergency procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of workplace safety, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated.
• Supervise students during transportation while reinforcing high behavioral expectations.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with students, faculty, and parents.
• Adapt communication styles when necessary to support individual students and their families.
• Follow safety rules and safe work practices, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Benefits

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), with employer contributions to the PERA account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED