Aspen Community School School Bus Driver

All Aspen Community School employees are employees of Compass for Lifelong Discovery, not Aspen School District employees. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter directly to Casey White at cwhite@discovercompass.org

There is no option to apply through TalentedEd for this position.

The ACS School Bus Driver is an important member of the team and mission of delivering academic excellence to all students. The bus driver is responsible for:

I. Performance Abilities 

• Operate varying sizes and types of school buses used to transport pupils
• Familiarity with the geographic service area of the route
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws regarding school bus operation 
• Alert with ability to exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and abnormal driving 

II. Responsibilities 

• Follow established schedules/routes 
• Maintain appropriate fuel level of vehicle 
• Maintain an acceptable standard of cleanliness of vehicle
• Monitor mechanical condition by performing daily inspections (pre-trip, in between and post trips). 
• Report deficiencies to school principal using Daily Inspection Report
• Always drive safely and defensively 
• Be prepared to conduct emergency evacuation drills 
• Report bus and/or student accidents/injuries to the school principal 
• Administer first aid as necessary 
• Uphold ACS school bus passenger rules and regulations (3 Rules: stay in my seat, hands to myself, whisper voice)
• Maintain behavior logs as needed or directed by school principal
• Prepare and submit Bus Conduct Reports when needed to the school principal
• May be requested to attend parent meetings by the school principal
• Maintain acceptable communications with parents, staff, and the public
• Exhibit a positive image as a representative of Aspen Community School
• Satisfactorily complete a course in bus driving instruction as presented by the Aspen School District
• Communicate bus service needs with the Director of Transportation and the school Principal.

III. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Colorado laws and rules regarding traffic safety, including traffic signs, signals, and devices       
• Knowledge of safe motor vehicle operation including checking gas, oil, signals, wipers, brakes and other components to assure proper levels and operation
• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the image of public education
• Displays willingness to learn new information
• Satisfactorily completes a course in bus driving as presented by the Aspen School District Transportation Department
• Ability to get along well with children and command their respect
• Learn bus routes and complete scheduled routes in timely manner, exhibiting flexibility as changes in schedules and routes occur         
• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct   
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with teachers, administrators, and all those contacted in the course of work
• Observe all district policies and procedures 
• Due to the safety responsibilities involved with this position, drivers must be able to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing; bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Ability to pass state-required physical exam and random drug testing per Colorado DOE Rules and Regulations for operators of school transportation vehicles
• Ability to pass a background check and drug and alcohol test upon hiring
• Ability to use Google and its products, familiarity with computers and emails.
• Satisfactorily complete a course in bus driving instruction as presented by the Aspen School District

IV: Minimum Qualifications

• Current driver’s license with good driving record
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, special school bus operator's permit
• First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain
• High School education or equivalency
• 4 to 6 years of driving experience preferred

Salary Range: $32.00-$40.00/per hour

Part-Time Work: 6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.