Van Driver

Van Driver

Location: Transportation Department Route: Evolve- Medina Effective: 2026-2027 School Year Posting Date: July 21, 2026 Application Deadline: July 26 at 11:59 p.m. or until filled Position: 5.0 Hours Per Day (Monday Friday, AM and PM) Nine (9) Month Position Salary Range: $22.34 - $27.85 Per Hour

General Description: Operates vans to transport students with or without disabilities to/from school; performs routine vehicle safety and maintenance checks; prepares and maintains related records and reports as assigned; represents the Wooster City School District in a favorable image at all times.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Training and/or experience in working with students with disabilities. A current, valid Ohio driver's license - CDL preferred not required. Maintain a current ODE Van Certification

Essential Functions: Operates van to transport students with or without disabilities to/from schools and field trips as assigned; assists students on and off vehicles; assigns seats; takes attendance and maintains order; ensures seat belts are fastened; keeps vehicles neat and clean; administers first aid. Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on assigned vehicles (e.g., checks tires, signals, lights, oil, power steering, radiator and transmission fluid level, heater, defroster and wipers); reports repairs needed for required maintenance. Serves as liaison between students' home and school in the delivery of notes, money, etc.; attends in-service training as required. Copes with stressful situations related to students. Maintains physical capability to appropriately lift and manage students with or without disabilities. Assumes responsibility for safety of students with or without disabilities while in employee's care. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Assists co-workers as required. Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned.

Inherently Hazardous and Physically Demanding Working Conditions: Occasional operation of vehicles under inclement weather conditions. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues. Occasional interaction among unruly children.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of board policies and procedures*, driving laws and regulations, safe driving practices and procedures, the nature and needs of students with disabilities. Ability to lift, move and position students, communicate effectively with students, staff and parents, carry out oral and written instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships. Skill in defensive driving, driving in inclement weather. *This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent who will be required to follow other instructions and perform any duties required by the position's supervisor(s), superintendent or his/her designee.

Legal Requirements: Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

How to Apply: Internal Candidates: Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline. External Candidates: A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted. Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees: Apply as an external candidate.