Car/Van Driver

Car/Van Driver Waynesboro Public Schools Central Office - Waynesboro, Virginia Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5848377 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

TITLE: CAR/VAN DRIVER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To transport students safely and efficiently to and from school on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold the minimum of a high school diploma/GED. Certificate of Autism Spectrum Disorder training * Be at least 21 years of age. Must meet physical requirements and have good emotional health. Possess good character, patience, and judgment. Display an interest, patience, and ability to work with students with behavior challenges. *This position will be filled on the basis of competency, physical conditions, and experiences/qualifications of the applicant. REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Operations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with contracted work hour schedules. Comply with assignments and duties outlined by the Transportation Department. Comply with all school board policies, State laws relative to special education operations, and directions given by transportation. Providing for the individual needs of the students including the management of behaviors; providing direct assistance to students. To exercise every possible care for the safety and comfort of the pupils en route and to permit no pupil to ride on the outside of the vehicle or with head, hands, or arms out of the windows. To conduct daily pre-trip inspections of the vehicle, report any needed repairs, and exercise every possible care of the vehicle. Monitoring and/or reinforcing positive behavior. Implements behavior management plans/programs, and helps to maintain order while vehicle is in route. To make all reports, and attend meetings and training sessions required by school authorities. Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Assume duties as outlined for recordkeeping. Exhibit the necessary physical, mental, and emotional ability to execute all duties as outlined. Assist student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks to include, wheelchairs, lifting students into seats, fastening seatbelts/wheelchair straps, car seats, loading and unloading, lifting, and assistance with mobility. Provide assistance to meet the physical and medical needs of the student(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move/step-up on and off the school vehicle. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. May need to intercede in cases of physical altercations between students. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 182-Day Contract (4 hrs per day)

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated by school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of classified personnel. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $11,610 to $18,227 Per Year Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Waynesboro Public Schools