Job Description
Terminals : Hilltop and Northeast
- Applications will be received until 10 / 31 / 2024 . 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 :
Assists with the safe transportation (e.g., educational, special events) of special needs students for assigned bus route and in accordance with District, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations (e.g., Colorado Department of Education (CDE); training; policies and procedures; and safety rules and regulations.
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. $21.000 Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.What You'll Do :
Assists with the proper securement of students during boarding and unloading, operating and installing proper special needs equipment (e.g., lift, vest) in accordance with proper policy and procedure; maintains current knowledge of assistive equipment use, technique, and installationFollows safety rules during bus operations, at bus stops, and at school drop-off locationsCommunicates with passengers and studentsManages passenger and student behavior using student management skills to ensure safety of self and othersAssists with student pick-up and drop-off at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following District policyAdministers and maintains knowledge of first-aid procedures when passengers need first aid assistanceCommunicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine transportation issuesSupervises and monitors students and reinforces positive student behaviors and related administration policies and rulesCleans bus daily and on an as needed basisMonitors student safety during bus travelWhat You'll Need :
High School Diploma / GED minimumA current and valid State of Colorado driver's license is requiredMust be certified by Red Cross for CPR (within 90 days after employment); Must be 18 years of ageKnowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and OutlookEffective time management and organizational skillsEffective communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingStrong attention to detailAbility to problem solve and make decisions quickly according to guidelines with consideration of safety and health of othersThe ability to take responsibility for one's own performanceAbility to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and diverse student populationAptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment with the ability to plan and organize work, at times with interruptionsAbility to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods of time to anticipate and maintain safe environmentAbility to communicate in Spanish preferredLead 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.
Salary : $21,000
