Van Driver

Van Driver

Responsible for transporting students with special needs to and from school facilities, events, and off-campus activities. They provide direct, safe transportation in standard passenger vans, offering personalized assistance and maintaining a safe, caring environment for passengers.

Qualifications

• Twenty-One years of age (21) with a valid Ohio Driver's License
• Minimum of two years driving experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education showing less than 6 points and no more than two (2) serious traffic violations during the past two years
• Clear FBI & State criminal record check
• Good physical health passing required physical exam and satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests
• Ability to complete Ohio Pre-Service Van Driver Training Program
• Insurable as defined by the insurance carrier of the Westerville Board of Education.
• Demonstrates maturity and ability to work with students with physical and mental disabilities and their families

Essential Functions

• Provide substitute van driver coverage for routes as assigned on a daily basis.
• Transport students with various special needs safely to and from school and school related activities/events.
• Assist students in and out of van which may include securing students properly including lifting student in and out of car seats
• Properly inspect, install, and remove any type of car seats into the van
• Verify students are under the supervision of appropriate school staff before departing school and appropriate parent/guardian when departing at their home stop
• Properly maintain electronic devices on a daily basis
• Perform and document a pre-trip inspection of the school van on a daily basis.
• Advise mechanics regarding necessary van repairs.
• Maintain adequate cleanliness of van.
• Adhere to all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to district Board policies and guidelines, including the Transportation Employee Handbook.

Terms of Employment

Work calendar, salary, and benefits established by Board of Education

Revised July 2026