Substitute Driver - Car/Van

TITLE: Transportation Car/Van Driver

• Substitute PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist with transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions in a school vehicle, ensuring the safety and care of students, loading and unloading MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate Meet state physical examination requirements Must have successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders Ability to recognize problems and move quickly to solve them REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation. Coordinator of Transportation Principals of the school(s) he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To operate a hydraulic-lift equipment bus for the purpose of loading and unloading of wheelchair-confined students To secure each student in his/her location with either harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment To maintain discipline in keeping with division regulations To assist in emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations To instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers To report personal absences in time for the supervisor to secure a substitute aide To know the physical and/or emotional handicap of each student on the bus To be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders To perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Coordinator of Transportation Perform other duties as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve limited lifting, stooping, climbing of steps, and the ability to lift and/or carry children as required TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month contract; Pay band: $12.22, $17.07, $23.47 EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of School Transportation Personnel