School Bus Driver

Description

Job Description:

Transports children to and from school and other activities, as needed. In between routes, remains in the classroom and supports the classroom team with various duties.

Pay: $23.83/hr.

About CPCD:

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week):

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.

• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.

• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year

• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Requirements

Required:

• Must be able to successfully complete employer-provided training and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both Passenger and School Bus endorsements within two months of employment if a valid CDL with the required endorsements is not currently held.

• Acceptable driving recorded based on Motor Vehicle Report prior to employment.

• Knowledge of mechanical operation of a vehicle to include daily maintenance checks.

• Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Must have current First Aid and CPR certifications within 90-days of employment.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).

• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred:

• Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B or C with school bus and passenger endorsement prior to date of employment.

• Experience in driving a school bus and working with pre-school age or elementary school age children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs daily pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles to comply with all rules of US Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education and CPCD policies and procedures.

2. Performs all emergency functions, including evacuations.

3. Responsible for driving CPCD buses for transporting children.

4. Provides directions regarding safe behavior to students as needed.

5. Responsible for student management and maintaining discipline on the bus.

6. Performs administrative responsibilities including creating seating charts, documenting student information, pre/post trip logs, maintaining records, monthly reports, etc.

7. Regularly fuels and cleans transportation vehicles.

8. Uses two-way radio to communicate with other department staff.

9. Participates in regular training, including the annual training in the fall.

10. Drives assigned route in a safe and timely fashion.

11. Develops proactive communication with parents and families. Helps to promote parent involvement in CPCD programs.

12. Works with classroom team to maintain a safe and positive learning environment on the bus and in the classroom.

13. Supports classroom team with various duties while in the classroom.

OTHER DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.