Bus Driver II

• Cover Driver
• Colorado Springs School District 11
  Colorado Springs School District 11(co)
  Transportation
• Colorado Springs, Colorado This job is also posted in Colorado Springs School District 11
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5909833

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position:

Educational Support Professional:

Bus Driver II

• Cover Driver
  

Department/School:

Transportation

Reports To:

Lead III (Transportation)

FTE:

1.0

Days/Year:

197

Salary Grade:

N19

Salary Schedule:

ESP Group C

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Join a team dedicated to safely transporting students and supporting daily school operations across Colorado Springs School District 11. As a Cover Driver, you play a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and consistent experience for students each day. This position offers meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on student success while working in a role that values safety, reliability, and service.

Position Summary

The Cover Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of students and authorized passengers while supporting district-wide transportation operations by covering routes, trips, and assignments as needed.

This position is characterized by a high level of flexibility and responsiveness, with daily assignments that may vary based on operational needs. The Cover Driver must be able to quickly learn and navigate new routes, adapt to changing schedules, and support a variety of schools and student populations.

The role requires adherence to all federal, state, and District regulations, along with a strong focus on student safety, behavior management, and effective communication. The Cover Driver operates district vehicles, performs required inspections, maintains records, and supports students with varying needs, including those requiring specialized transportation assistance.

This position works both independently and collaboratively with dispatch, route schedulers, school staff, and leadership to ensure efficient and responsive transportation services across the District.

Essential Job Functions

Safely operate district transportation vehicles for the purpose of transporting students and authorized passengers

Perform pre

• and post-trip inspections in compliance with U.

S. Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Education, and District requirements

Follow assigned routes and schedules or cover routes and assignments as directed

Maintain flexibility to adapt to route changes, assignments, and operational needs

Maintain student safety and manage student behavior in accordance with District expectations

Provide clear instructions and guidance to students to ensure a safe and orderly environment

Perform all emergency procedures, including evacuations and response to medical situations

Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus, including operation of wheelchair lifts and securing specialized equipment

Perform responsibilities of a bus assistant when needed

Communicate effectively with dispatch using two-way radio

Complete required documentation including logs, reports, and records

Accurately record time worked

Fuel, clean, and maintain assigned vehicles

Utilize routing systems and navigation tools

Collaborate with staff and leadership

Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing school transportation

Student safety practices and behavior management techniques

Basic vehicle inspection and operational procedures

Skill in:

Safely operating district transportation vehicles

Managing routes, time, and schedules effectively

Navigating using maps, routing systems, and geographic knowledge

Ability to:

Perform pre

• and post-trip inspections independently
  Maintain a safe and orderly environment for students
  Follow written and verbal directions, including route assignments and maps
  Adapt to changing assignments and operational needs
  Work independently and as part of a team
  Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, and supervisors
  Demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and sound judgment
  Qualifications
  

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Required:

Minimum age of 21 years

Required:

Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "S" endorsement

Required:

Pass the Colorado Department of Education School Bus Operator's Test (written and skills)

Required:

Meet District insurability requirements

Required:

Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Preferred:

Previous bus driving experience

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including school buses, transportation lots, and school or activity locations. Employees are exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, snow, and wet or slippery surfaces.

Essential functions include operating a district vehicle and performing physical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires sitting for extended periods while driving, as well as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Physical requirements may include lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally (floor to shoulder), pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds, and lifting up to 20 pounds overhead. The position requires assisting students with mobility needs, including operating lifts and securing wheelchairs.

The role requires effective communication and the ability to receive and process information through vision, hearing, or other assisted means. Employees must be able to respond to emergency situations and detect environmental cues related to safety.

Work may include early morning and afternoon shifts and may vary based on route or operational needs. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination and are subject to DOT-approved substance abuse testing.

Join Our Team!

Join Colorado Springs School District 11 as a Bus Driver and play a critical role in supporting student success each day. Your commitment to safety, reliability, and service ensures that students arrive ready to learn and return home safely. Become part of a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and making a meaningful difference in the community.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2026-2027 school year:

Non-Recurring Pay:

8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4 % on May paycheck).

Base Salary Setting:

Employment, assignment and salary placement, is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource.

Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details. Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience, based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years, which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job, provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question. Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employee's application and updated resume. See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE

COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX

• Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599,

Phone:

719-520-2288,

FAX:

719-520-2442

The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11:

AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$22.01 to $26.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required