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<div><ul><div><div>2026/27 Transportation Coordinator</div><div>
JobID: 951</div></div> 
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Position Type: 
 Transportation/Transportation Coordinator 
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Date Posted: 
 4/16/2026 
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Location: 
 Bayfield, Colorado 
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Date Available: 
 07/01/2026 
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Closing Date:
 
 04/23/2026</li></ul> 
Job Title: Transportation Coordinator
Work Year: 260 days
Department: Transportation
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Salary: $27.50-$32.00/ hour
OVERVIEW
Bayfield School is looking for a full-time Transportation Coordinator to support the daily operations of student transportation services. This position ensures safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for students by coordinating routes, schedules, and driver assignments in alignment with district policies and safety standards.
Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation.
Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
QUALIFICATION<ul><li>
Possess a CDL Class B with Air Brakes, Passenger and School Bus endorsements; will train if needed.</li><li>
Must complete required CDE New Supervisor training</li><li>
Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a satisfactory driving record as determined by The Board of Education and acceptable to the district's insurance carrier.</li><li>
Must pass annual Motor Vehicle check, Driving Performance test, Skills Test, Mountain Driving and Adverse Weather tests.</li><li>
Must practice confident and safe / cautious driving in inclement weather conditions.</li><li>
Must pass the Department of Transportation's physical exam when required.</li><li>
Needs to possess strong communication skills, ability to handle confidential matters, excellent tact and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Must obtain First Aid certificate within three months of employment.</li><li>
Must pass random drug and alcohol testing, to be administrated by an outside licensed agency.</li><li>
Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.</li><li>
Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.</li></ul>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Coordinate routes; including creating, reducing and expanding as necessary.</li><li>
Responsible for completing and submitting all required state reports in a timely and accurate manner. Including but not limited to CDE, High Cost, and Star Review.</li><li>
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, schedule repairs and replacement when necessary.</li><li>
Manages transportation budget processes, including tracking receipts and invoices, supporting budget planning, and overseeing fuel cards, wash cards, and propane bid coordination.</li><li>
Fill in as a substitute driver when ever needed.</li><li>
Manages personnel functions including payroll coordination, staff training, maintenance of Driver Qualification Files, oversight of drug testing programs, Clearinghouse compliance, and New Driver Training (ELDT).</li><li>
Must observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.</li><li>
Must enforce bus rules and regulations in accordance with Board approved polices of the school district.</li><li>
Must maintain discipline and safety with all students on the bus, and follow established student discipline procedures.</li><li>
Engages in ongoing professional development by staying current on federal, state, and CDE regulations.</li><li>
Oversee mechanic operations and ensure timely completion of projects.</li><li>
Have knowledge of and experience with proper procedures for emergency bus evacuations including location and use of all emergency equipment.</li><li>
Coordinate and perform evacuation drill as required by CDE and or the district.</li><li>
Properly operate a two-way radio within the Federal Communication Commission guidelines</li><li>
Retain all required annual testing with passing scores.</li><li>
Attend TAC meetings</li><li>
Required to attend and participate in all staff meetings, in-service training and related activities including training to increase skills as required.</li><li>
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.</li><li>
Participate in District Safety training and be prepared to help in evacuations.</li><li>
Participate in professional development for continuous learning.</li><li>
Provides on-call support outside of regular working hours to address transportation trips and emergent needs.</li><li>
Perform any other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING<ul><li>
Possess a CDL Class B with Air Brakes, Passenger and School Bus endorsements.</li><li>
Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.</li></ul>
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT<ul><li>
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.</li><li>
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.</li><li>
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion</li></ul>
SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District Transportation salary schedule based on education and years of experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate amount of physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, running, sweeping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, crouching/stooping/squatting, twisting upper body, climbing and lifting an average of 60 pounds. Operate specialized transportation equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Considerable exposure to extreme temperatures, working outdoors in all types of weather conditions, vibrations, confining work space and chemicals such as oil, different types of fuels and coolants. The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. 
Revised: April 2026
Revised: April 2026</div></ul></div>

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