• Liberty Common School is seeking a seasonal bus driver to begin as soon as possible. LCS is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado utilizing the Core Knowledge© curriculum (k-8) and timeless principles of classically oriented education. LCS currently enrolls over 1600 students’ grades k-12. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. LCS offers a unique educational program with an expanded science curriculum. The school provides excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society. This is accomplished through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort. For more information about LCS, see http://www.libertycommon.org. The bus driver plays an important role at Liberty Common School, ensuring students are safe during the loading, unloading, transporting, and transferring on buses. FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Part-time WORK HOURS: 15-25 hours per week PAY RANGE: $23.00-$26.00/per hour (based on qualifications and experience) REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation REVISION DATE: November 2027
The deadline for receiving application is November 16, 2026, which may be extended and reposted at the school’s discretion.
Education and Related Work Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with children preferred
Licenses, Registration or Certification:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- First aid certification required within 60 days of hire
Minimum Essential Duties:
- Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated.
- Supervise students during transporting while reinforcing high behavioral expectations.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with students, other faculty, and parents.
- Adapt communication styles when necessary to support individual students and their families.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently.
- Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
- Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers.
- Must be able to use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers.
Minimum Requirements:
- Oral and written communication skills desired.
- Personal computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
- Knowledge of Liberty’s Transportation policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
- Ability to supervise and effectively interact with students
- Basic understanding of bus operations and emergency procedures
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Benefits:
- Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA account.
- Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.
A complete application includes no less than the following items:
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Three references (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers)
Mail to:
Jimmy Gertson, Director of Transportation Liberty Common School 1725 Sharp Point Drive Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Or e-mail to: jgertson@libertycommon.org
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.
EEO STATEMENT
Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.
Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.
This employer utilizes E-Verify.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice with direction from Liberty Common School.
For more information about LCS, visit http://www.libertycommon.org. • • • • •