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Position Title: Van Driver
Supervisor: Director of Transportation
Payment Rate: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Complete state-required physical examination for Van Driver (after employment offer is made).
- Valid License.
- Meet all State requirements for Van Drivers, including Defensive Driving, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
- Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the policies regarding drug testing.
- Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).
Essential Functions:
- Provide clean, safe and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities.
- Ensure all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines to provide a safe and secure environment.
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure a positive work environment.
- React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned to ensure that all activities are completed in a timely fashion.
- Implement all mandatory safety regulations for vans to abide by local and state policies.
- Maintain discipline and report those who are not abiding by the rules to the proper authority to maintain order while on the van.
- Keep assigned van clean for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
- Keep to assigned schedule to provide minimal school disruptions.
- Check van before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness for the purpose of maintaining efficiency of the vans.
- Discharge students only at authorized stops in order to accurately account for the whereabouts of each and every student.
- Exercise responsible leadership and good judgment when on out-of-district school trips in order to provide a high level of care for our students.
- Transport only authorized students for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students within the district.
- Report all accidents and complete required reports for the purpose of providing detailed information to the proper authorities.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Requires prolonged sitting.
- Requires turning and reaching.
- Requires driving skills, including the ability to operate vehicle at night.
- Must work indoors and outdoors during the school year.
- Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments, with numerous interruptions.
- Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
**Terms of Employment:**At will
Performance Review: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.