Special Education Van Driver

Special Education Bus Driver, Afternoon Route Only

Reports To: Transportation Director - Pay Schedule: Transportation

Prepared/Revised Date: 2023 - Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of a vehicle transporting students to and from schools or school-authorized events, in accordance to policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to assuring the safe operations surrounding the transportation of all riders; student management and discipline; maintaining schedules and route reference materials; and communication with parents/guardians, students and school officials.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience preferred but not required

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both in writing and orally.
• Demonstrated skills with interpersonal relations and teamwork.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and public relations.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to be flexible in daily scheduling of job responsibilities.
• Advanced skills in cooperation and communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Iowa Department of Transportation required licensure.
• Annual Department of Transportation Medical Examiners' Certification.
• Must pass Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Physical Examination; required at entry
• Requires a valid Iowa driver's license: Yes

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Personal Computer; required at entry
• Child Safety Restraint Systems for School Buses; required at entry
• Two-way radio systems; required at entry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

1. Report at required times and maintain assigned scheduled times with an emphasis on safety.

2. Operate, inspect, and report defects of transportation vehicles in all weather and road conditions.

3. Provide support for students with disabilities, including, but not limited to the proper use of transportation equipment, attend to hygienic needs and behavioral challenges, monitor medical conditions and utilize specialized communication tools.

4. Communicate with district representatives, parents/guardians and community members.

5. Maintain assigned vehicle cleanliness and route guides.

6. Be familiar with, adhere to and enforce all regulations, policies and procedures for school bus operation and student transportation safety and conduct including use of student monitoring technology.

7. Monitor and manage behavior of all riders using management strategies and student discipline while monitoring for suspected child abuse, harassment, bullying and medical conditions.

8. Identify and respond to emergency situations on the bus which may include the administration of standard First Aid, body fluid clean-up and evacuation procedures.

9. Accept responsibility for the safe transportation of students and assure they are all accounted for after each run, route or trip including use of student monitoring technology.

10. Complete and submit mandatory paperwork to the Transportation Director.

11. Provide input to dispatch, routing and supervisors concerning the effectiveness and accuracy of assigned routes in respect to design, student stops, safety issues, time and student information.

12. Maintain professional communication and demeanor with all district employees, students and community members while being responsible for a safe and collaborative environment on the bus and maintaining a positive work environment.

13. Communicate on a two-way radio system in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations.

14. Successfully complete all required courses, evaluations, and meetings.

15. Collaborate in the planning of bus evacuation plans and student management techniques on assigned routes.

16. Report any bus accidents immediately, and stay on scene until released by the Transportation Director.

17. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Stand -. - . - X -.

Walk -. - . - X -.

Sit -. - . - X -.

Use hands to finger, handle or feel -. -. - X - .

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms -. - . - X - .

Climb or balance - . - X -. -.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl -. - X -. -.

Talk - . -. - X -.

Hear -. - . - X -.

Taste - X -. - . -.

Smell - X -. -. -.

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds -. - . -. - X

Up to 25 pounds -. - . -. - X

Up to 50 pounds -. -. - X -.

Up to 100 pounds -. - X -. -.

More than 100 pounds -. - X -. -.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Compare -. - X - . -.

Analyze -. - X -. -.

Communicate - . -. - X -.

Copy - X -. -. -.

Coordinate -. - X -. -.

Instruct -. - X -. -.

Compute -. - X -. -.

Synthesize - X -. -. -.

Evaluate - X -. -. -.

Use Interpersonal Skills -. -. - X -.

Compile -. - X -. -.

Negotiate - X -. - . -.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Amount of Time

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) -. - X -. -.

Work near moving mechanical parts -. - X -. -.

Work in high, precarious places -. - X -. - .

Fumes or airborne particles -. - X -. -.

Toxic or caustic chemicals - X -. -. -.

Outdoor weather conditions - . - X -. -.

Extreme cold (non-weather) - X -. -. -.

Extreme heat (non-weather) - X -. -