Part-Time Van Driver

Part-Time Student Transportation Van Driver JOB DESCRIPTION: La Academia's Student Transportation Van Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and

timely

transportation

of

students

to

and

from

school,

designated

bus

stops,

and

approved

school-related

activities

as

assigned.

The

driver

serves

as

a

representative

of

the

school

and

is

expected

to

maintain

the

highest

standards

of

safety,

professionalism,

and

customer

service

while

creating

a

positive

and

respectful

environment

for

all

student

passengers. REPORTS TO : Transportation Supervisor DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safely

transport

students

to

and

from

designated

locations

according

to

assigned

routes

and

schedules.

Ensure

the

safety

and

well-being

of

all

student

passengers

during

transportation.

Follow

established

student

loading

and

unloading

procedures.

Maintain

appropriate

student

behavior

and

report

concerns

to

the

Transportation

Supervisor.

Conduct

and

document

pre-trip

and

post-trip

vehicle

inspections.

Ensure

the

vehicle

is

clean,

fueled,

and

in

safe

operating

condition.

Comply

with

all

federal,

state,

and

local

traffic

laws,

as

well

as

school

transportation

policies

and

procedures.

Report

accidents,

incidents,

vehicle

concerns,

and

student

disciplinary

issues

promptly

to

the

Transportation

Supervisor.

Maintain

accurate

records,

including

mileage

logs,

inspection

reports,

and

incident

documentation

as

required.

Communicate

professionally

and

effectively

with

students,

parents/caregivers,

school

staff,

and

the

Transportation

Department.

Participate

in

required

training

sessions,

safety

meetings,

and

professional

development

activities.

Assist

with

student

evacuations

and

emergency

procedures

when

necessary.

Perform

other

transportation-related

duties

as

assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid

driver's

license

with

an

acceptable

driving

record.

Successful

completion

of

a

Public-School

Employee

Background

Check.

Current

Child

Protection

Clearances

as

required

by

state

regulations.

Experience

working

with

children,

students,

or

within

a

school

environment

preferred.

Strong

interpersonal,

communication,

and

customer

service

skills.

Ability

to

exercise

sound

judgment

and

maintain

confidentiality.

Bilingual

(English/Spanish)

preferred.

Ability

to

work

independently

and

as

part

of

a

team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful

completion

of

NON-DOT

drug

testing.

Driving

record

review

demonstrating

a

safe

driving

history.

Ability

to

pass

an

annual

physical

examination

and

any

required

medical

clearances.

Completion

of

all

required

transportation

safety

and

student

management

training.

Ability

to

maintain

certification

requirements

as

mandated

by

the

school

and

state

regulations. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Part-time

position

with

a

split

schedule

consisting

of

morning

and

afternoon

routes.

Occasional

transportation

assignments

for

field

trips,

extracurricular

activities,

or

special

events.

Exposure

to

varying

weather

conditions

and

road

environments.

Frequent

interaction

with

students,

families,

and

school

personnel. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability

to

sit

for

extended

periods

while

operating

a

vehicle.

Ability

to

enter

and

exit

the

vehicle

multiple

times

throughout

the

workday.

Ability

to

assist

students

entering

and

exiting

the

vehicle

when

necessary.

Ability

to

lift,

carry,

or

move

up

to

50

pounds.

Ability

to

respond

quickly

and

appropriately

during

emergencies. COMPENSATION:

Daily

rate

based

on

assigned

routes

and

responsibilities.

Additional

compensation

may

be

available

for

approved

extracurricular

trips

or

special

assignments.