SHUTTLE DRIVER, ACTIVITIES - NON CDL

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an ad-hoc Athletic Transport Assistant to move students to and from athletic events using the school's activity bus/shuttle van. This position is on an as-needed basis and is not the daily bus driver role.

You’ll determine routes, assist students with boarding, and ensure safety and comfort while adhering to traffic laws and district policies. The role also requires vehicle upkeep, participation in DPS training, and maintaining a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Multi-Functional School Activity Bus Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Lead for racial and educational equity in our community and support all students.
• Live in Colorado with a permanent home address.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Transports students to athletic events, ensuring timely pickup and drop-off.
• Determines route for specified activities.
• Assists passengers with boarding and exiting shuttle.
• Ensures safety and comfort, adhering to traffic laws and district policies.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and reports issues.
• Upholds student behavior and enforces safety rules.
• Completes DPS training and maintains licensure, including a clean driving record.

Skills

Safe driving

Passenger safety

Route planning

Student communication

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

School Activity Bus Certification

Colorado driver's license

Job description

Job Description

** Applications will be received until

** Applications will be received until June 30, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **

About This Job

Responsible for safe transport of students to and from athletic events or activities using assigned school's small activity bus/shuttle van. Position is on an ad-hoc or as-need basis.

Note: This is not a bus driver role that transports students daily to and from school.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

What You'll Do

• Transports students to athletic and activity events (e.g. games, tournaments, etc.), picking up and dropping off in a timely manner.
• Determines route for specified activity.
• Assists passengers with boarding and exiting shuttle, as needed.
• Ensures the comfort and safety of passengers while adhering to all traffic laws and district policies related to the transport of students.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle and reports any vehicle related issues.
• Upholds student behavior using proper procedures for student management issues; enforces rules to ensure student safety.
• Completes all related DPS training and maintains all licensure requirements, including a clean driving record.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Multi-Functional School Activity Bus Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license, an acceptable driving record for the past three years, and meet the District's insurability requirement.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.