Bus Driver - Part Time - Afternoons

Job Title: Bus Driver

Department: Administration

FTE/ Benefits Status: Part-time/non-benefitted

Supervisor: Sr. Director of Operations

Visa Eligibility: Not Eligible

This position supports ISDenver athletics, transporting athletes to and from games with other schools. Athletics are divided into 3 trimesters: fall, winter, spring. The driving seasons are generally Aug-October, Dec - February, March-May. The position averages approximately 80 hours for each season and involves transportation between 2- 7 pm, generally.

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-High School, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary:

The bus driver is an integral part of the safety and security of campus. This person ensures the safe and secure transportation of students and staff before, during, and after any transportation needs. ISDenver does not run bus routes, but instead the bus driver focuses on field trips and/or athletic events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

• Drives a school bus safely in accordance all laws of the State of Colorado, within time schedules; transporting students and staff to and from their activities.

• Oversees the loading and unloading of students and that safety belts are ready and correctly fastened when they are required.

• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily

• Assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; reporting needed mechanical repairs, installing special safety belts, sweeping interior of the bus and washing windows, services the bus with gas and oil, follows established security procedures

• May transport and deliver students' personal property or school property when entering and disembarking.

• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage and maintenance

• Attends meetings, programs, and in-service training as required by position

• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route, maintains communication with staff while on the trip

• Assists with routine maintenance and janitorial requirements on campus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate.

• Knowledge of and compliance with all applicable laws of the State of Colorado for school bus drivers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Computer literacy with email

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, Email)

• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team, and provide direction to others when needed.

• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and to exercise sound judgment

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

• Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate

• Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability

• Commitment to learning about and implementing DEIB practices

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License B Class, with school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsement

• • Or willingness to acquire

• Valid Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate

• Current CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions certification, or willingness to receive training

• Clean driving record

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms and see, talk and hear

• Exposure to natural elements such as heat and cold

• The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel

Visual & Environmental Demands:

• Required to use digital displays (e.g., computers, projectors, tablets, monitors) to perform required tasks.

• Ability to work in environments with standard overhead lighting, including fluorescent or LED fixtures.

• Ability to function effectively in environments with moderate to high noise levels (e.g., classrooms, musical performances, lunchroom(s), crowded hallways).

Cognitive & Executive Demands:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot between tasks as needed.

• Ability to process and follow complex, multi-step instructions provided in both verbal and written formats.

• Capacity to maintain professional boundaries and engage in regular 1:1 or group interactions with students, staff, and the public.

Location and Schedule: Work hours vary by week between 8 am and 3 pm for the field trip bus driver or 2-7 for the athletics bus driver, depending on the day, M-F. Hours generally do not exceed 15 on a given week and can be sporadic, with no work some weeks. This job does not have remote work flexibility.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here):

• Generous Time Off:

• • Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)

  • Faculty: summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions)

  • Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO

  • FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time

• Employer contribution to retirement regardless of employee participation

• Free daily lunch

• Professional Development opportunities

• Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events

• ...and more!

Interviews: Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.

Notes:

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.

• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.