POSITION SUMMARY: The bus driver has the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from school, sporting events and on field trips while adhering to a strict time schedule. It is also the role of the bus driver to: guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times; follow safe and efficient bus routes; ensure all children are in age appropriate child safety securements; assist in ensuring child/staff ratio is maintained on the bus and provide day to day guidance to the bus paraprofessional; maintain all transportation records required by the transportation department; ensure bus evacuation drills are held; and, evacuate children in case of emergency. NOTE: This position is subject to alcohol and drug testing prior to hire, post-accident, for reasonable suspicion and random testing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors. Operates vehicle over designated route or trip while monitoring surroundings and passengers. Ensures the safety and well-being of children, staff and volunteers being transported. Ensures students use assigned bus pass when entering and exiting the bus. Performs pre and post-trip inspection requirements for safety and maintenance on buses and district vehicles per Colorado Department of Education and Commercial Driver's License compliance section. Performs bus evacuation drills and documents completion of all drills in writing. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures.? In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; informs Transportation administration and completes a written accident report as required. Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities. Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel, and follows fueling procedures. Ensures that the communication device (e.g. two-way radio) is in proper working order before each trip. Follows efficient and safe written bus routes. Provides input to the transportation router if a route needs to be changed or altered. Operates bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations. With the assistance of the bus paraprofessional, ensures all children are in age appropriate child safety securements at all times during transportation. Assists with ensuring child/staff ratios are maintained on the bus and provides day to day guidance to the bus paraprofessional. With the assistance of the bus paraprofessional, follows safe bus loading and unloading procedures. Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, including insuring all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips). Keeps the bus clean (interior and exterior) and free of debris; follows other bus cleaning procedures. Routinely inspects bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs as necessary. With the assistance of the bus paraprofessional, delivers messages and other items to and from the parents. Operates equipment including wheelchair lifts, securements, and safety vests. Prepares daily mileage sheets, number of students, hours worked, repair orders, log sheets and trip sheets. Works as a team on a daily basis. Works with administrators, teachers, coaches, other drivers, and parents to solve problems concerning students. Attends training on transporting students with disabilities. Uses safe student management procedures on bus. Reports other employment according to Federal Motor Carrier regulations. Attends and participates in in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Basic math skills. Customer service and public relations skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Ability to defuse and manage volatile and stressful situations. Ability to be punctual and follow a strict time schedule. Ability to read a map and follow verbal or written navigation instructions. Ability to understand and obey traffic laws. Operating knowledge of wheelchair lift, wheelchair restraints, safety vests and securements. Knowledge of and ability to recognize the importance of safety