Van Driver- Part-Time

Title: Van Driver Reports to: Director of Special Services, Business Manager Location: Districtwide Work Schedule: Part-Time, 10 Months, 4 hours per day. The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and the ability to work as needed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Hourly Rate: $25.00 JOB SUMMARY: The Student Van Driver is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for students traveling to and from school and special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport students to and from schools, programs or special events safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe environment with the van by enforcing rules on conduct and responding to emergencies.
• Develop a positive, professional relationship with parents, school staff, and students.
• Ensure familiarity with assigned routes and students.
• Ensure that students unload at their scheduled stops.
• Must be attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule.
• Ensure vehicles are properly operating by conducting a vehicle inspection each day.
• Prepare and maintain necessary paperwork and reports.
• Performs additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid CT Class D driver's license with a "V" endorsement.
• Must have at least three (3) years of consecutive safe driving experience and good knowledge of local geography.
• Must have demonstrated skills and experience supervising children.
• Maintain DOT physical qualifications with current DOT medical card