Part-Time School Transport Driver — Special Education

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students with various educational needs on scheduled routes and field trips. You will ensure vehicle safety, perform pre-trip inspections, and provide care and supervision during transit.

Responsibilities include documenting mileage and incidents, communicating with families and staff, and responding to emergencies while maintaining order and safety on board.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate school buses and related equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and district rules.
• Good communication with parents, students, and staff.
• Basic math for mileage and reports.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and provide first aid if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Drives district vehicles to transport regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation
• Develops communications skills to communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatchers, etc for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information
• Drives non-CDL vehicles to transport students to/from school in a safe and timely manner
• Fuels assigned vehicle to maintain the vehicle in a safe operating condition
• Performs pre-trip inspections to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements
• Performs first aid as necessary to meet the immediate health care needs of passengers
• Learns the process of monitoring students and passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensure the safety of passengers
• Maintains assigned vehicles; both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle
• Performs nonviolent crisis prevention intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of de-escalating crisis situations to provide the best care, welfare, safety, and security for all
• Other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Skills

Safety practices

Communication

First aid/CPR

English proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Vehicle operation

Education

Driver's license

Job description

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students with various educational needs on scheduled routes and field trips. You will ensure vehicle safety, perform pre-trip inspections, and provide care and supervision during transit.

Responsibilities include documenting mileage and incidents, communicating with families and staff, and responding to emergencies while maintaining order and safety on board.