Substitute Van Driver

Van Driver

Pay rate = $17.79/hour

Drives school vehicle to transport students to/from school following specified routes. Ensures the safety of all students from pick up to drop off. Complies with all traffic regulations.

Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability.

Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others.

Ensures the safety of students.

Interacts with staff, students and the community in a positive and respectful manner.

Drives assigned school vehicle in a safe, professional manner including complying with all traffic ordinances. Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering a passenger van.

Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections of vehicle, and informs the Transportation Department of any improper function at the earliest practical time after discovery.

Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel. Complies with all discipline policies.

Must be sensitive to confidential information (e.g., student medical records, student disabilities, etc.).

Must be in or with the vehicle at all times when students are loading and unloading.

Responsible for adding fuel to vehicle to ensure sufficient quantities for regular/extra runs.

Maintains detailed documentation of daily routes.

Participates in all required on-line and on-site training.

Builds positive relationships with the students assigned to the route.

Effectively communicates with parents and school staff regarding student concerns, changes to the route and/or other pertinent information.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Must pass a physical examination each year.

Must obtain a driver's abstract each year.

Must have a Criminal History Records Check every five years.

Must hold a valid driver's license and meet the van driver requirements.

Must complete District training.

Must complete standard first aid training competencies.

Supervises students while transporting them and until they are released to school staff or enter their home.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Must have an excellent driving record.

Must be able to pass a physical examination including a drug test.

Must posses a valid Ohio driver's license with a clean driving record.

New drivers must have or be in the process of obtaining a Standard First Aid Certificate.

Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening in compliance with Board Policy 4162.01.

Registration in the Rapback system.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as health policies and guidelines.

Ability to speak effectively before people.

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognized similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Basic mathematical skills (e.g., time sheets, mileage reports).

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must be interested in children and education.

Ability to read and understand maps.

Must possess the emotional maturity and stability required to work with students who have special medical needs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and school community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 and below 32 and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District. This prohibition includes being under the influence of improper substances and manifesting signs of recent use of improper substances.

The Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, military status, or disability.