• Position Type:
  Transportation/Suburban Driver/ Bus Aide
  
• Date Posted:
  8/2/2022
  
• Location:
  Bayfield, Colorado
  
• Date Available:
  08/15/2022
  
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  

Job T itle: Suburban Driver/ Bus Aide
Work Year: 171 days
Department: Transportation
Reports to: Director of Transportation

OVERVIEW
Bayfield School District is seeking a Suburban Driver/ Bus Aide to work roughly 5 hours per day to provide safe and efficient suburban transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs. This position will also assist as a bus aide during AM and PM bus routes.

Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, the Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.

Our community places a high value on supporting whole-child learning for each student. Our new mission statement demonstrates our caring for students and community: Maximize and personalize student achievement, in partnership with community and staff, to ensure future-ready citizens through a safe and supportive school culture.

Our Board of Education adopted a future-focused strategic values plan with four values: Our Students, Our Community, Our People, and Our Well-Being. We believe students are the most important part of our work and learning experiences are opportunities for innovation and productive struggle; additionally, true learning should also engage our hearts, minds, and dreams. We call our work to inspire students and create global-ready citizens our Wolverine Way.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.

Bayfield School District is committed to providing a challenging and engaging educational experience for all its students. The district serves a diverse community that expects student success, and Bayfield is a leader in academic excellence with a focus on child development and community building. With top ratings at the state and national levels for outstanding classroom teachers, exemplary schools, and programs that support student achievement - BSD is a great place to live and work!

QUALIFICATION

• Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Clean driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a satisfactory driving record as determined by the Board of Education and acceptable to district’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass Small Vehicle and Driving Performance tests that are required annually by CDE
• Must be able to pass Mountain Driving and Adverse Weather tests that are performed prior to hire; Confident and cautious driving in inclement weather conditions
• Strong communication skills, ability to handle confidential matters properly, excellent tact, interpersonal skills and compassion.
• Enjoys children and possesses a positive attitude
• Must obtain First Aid within 3 months of employment
• Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.
• Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job s uccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are r epresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to e nable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform and record pre/post trip safety inspections as required daily, report any defects or deficiencies
• Vehicle must be clean at all times, swept/vacuumed, dusted and windows cleaned
• Obey all traffic laws
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school transport
• Enforce rules in accordance with school district policies
• Maintain discipline with students in the vehicle and follow established student discipline procedures, being firm, friendly and fair; learn the students names and their individual needs and/or intervention program. Do not make your own rules.
• Report undisciplined children to the Transportation Director using the Bus Conduct sheets available to you.
• Notify dispatch in case of mechanical failure or tardiness; complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Report as needed; report other concerns appropriately
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Transport only authorized students or other authorized persons
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Know the proper procedure for emergency evacuation including location and use of emergency equipment;
• Cell phone may only be used for school business and only when vehicle is stopped in a safe zone. NO talking on cell phones when driving the vehicle.
• For returning employees, take and pass all required annual tests and/or certifications
• Ride bus routes when needed as a transportation aide, that may include care of assigned students as well as general help with students on bus.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend training to increase skills as required
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
• Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
• Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EDUCATION A ND T RAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress.

SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District transportation salary schedule based on education and years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, w o r k environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to s uccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, 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.

Revised: August 2022