Van Driver - Special Needs

Van Driver

The job of Van Driver is done for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from vans.

Essential Functions:

• Advises students, student supervisors and other passengers of behavior requirements for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and student supervisors for the purpose of providing safe ingress and egress from vehicles including both emergency situations, evacuations and normal transport.
• Attends safety meetings and trainings relating to State and district requirements for the purpose of ensuring ability to comply with current standards and guidelines for school vehicle drivers.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g. windows, mirrors, seats, floors, ceilings, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicles.
• Communicates with a variety of people (e.g. students, student supervisors, parents, site staff, police, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or acquiring information relating to job functions.
• Conducts semi-annual emergency drills for the purpose of ensuring the ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Drives school vehicles (e.g. vans, etc.) for the purpose of transporting students and student supervisors over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips.
• Inspects assigned vehicles (e.g. pre and post-trip, check list, brake system, oil levels, coolant levels, tire pressure, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition and meeting state requirements.
• Instructs special education students and/or attendants/substitutes for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and/or orienting them to the safety and behavior issues typical of their route.
• Monitors vehicle operations, route conditions and rider activities for the purpose of ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Orients substitute drivers assigned special needs routes for the purpose of providing information about procedures followed to assist special needs student passengers.
• Prepares reports and documents (e.g. vehicle and/or passenger incident reports, student counts, daily mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support relating to safety, legal requirements, and/or equipment maintenance.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:

Mental Requirements:

• Learning Development- Level B: Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.
• Problem Solving - Level 1: Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Skill - Level A: Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
• Physical Effort - Level 2: Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

Social Requirements:

• Human Relations Skill- Level A: Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information, provide routine assistance, and/or help maintain harmony among work associates.
• Scope of Contacts - Level 1: The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment:

• Performance Environment - Level A: Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of workflow, and irregularities in work schedules are infrequent.
• Physical Working Conditions - Level 2: Somewhat disagreeable conditions. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions. Occasional exposure to safety hazards, disease, or contamination results in chance for lost-time accidents. Occasional exposure to noise, temperature extremes, etc.

Accountability:

• Level of Accountability -Level B: Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
• Organizational Impact - Level 1: Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications:

• Experience: Job related experience is required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications/Clearances: Candidates are required to hold a legitimate Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, a current Arizona Driver's License, and valid CPR/First Aid certification. Additionally, individuals must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, annual substance testing, and pass a Physical Performance assessment every two years.

Compensation Details:

• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Pay Schedule: Hourly - Grade 107
• Work Calendar: Support 9 Month

Non Discrimination Statement:

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.