**Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email from "TalentEd" with tasks to complete. Once you have completed those tasks, your application will be received by the district.  We thank you for your interest in a position at Cotopaxi Consolidate Schools.  

Position Purpose

Drives a bus used in the service of a school or system; provides safe, efficient, courteous, customer-centered transportation to and from school and related activities; transports general education and/or special needs students to and from school and related activities

Essential Job Functions

• Transports students, on scheduled school days established by the district, to and from the school and related activities safely and efficiently
• Performs pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections as regulated by state, federal, and district requirements.
• Consults supervisors and/or dispatch staff members on route modifications
• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed
• Identifies and reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate staff members
• Keeps current with applicable local, federal, and state regulations and laws governing the operation of school transportation vehicles
• Prepares accurate directions for each assigned route and includes specific map-based instructions
• Prepares work orders and reports maintenance and mechanical problems 
• Responsible for student management / maintaining discipline on the bus
• Successfully completes road skills test, skills course, and written evaluations
• Supervises loading and unloading of buses
• Responsible for operating school vehicle on special trips during weekends or at night when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive and operate a school bus safely
• Ability to drive district vehicles in adverse weather or as needed to meet department requirements
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with students, staff and community
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to supervise students on a daily basis
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Knowledge and retention of district traffic patterns and the local road network
• Knowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

~Please contact the district if you have any questions regarding this position.  Thank you again for your interest!