HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL VAN DRIVER
DESCRIPTION: The van driver's goals include providing safe and efficient transportation to designated sites so that students may take best advantage of the school's academic and extracurricular program and offering assistance and supervisory help in various administrative assignments.
SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of certified school personnel and under the general supervision of the Principal.
Evaluated by the Principal or designee.
JOB ENVIRONMENT: Typical school setting (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, etc.) plus driving to and from work place and community access support using the school vehicle.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Van Driver Obey all traffic laws. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school bus type vehicles. Maintain good discipline and positive atmosphere for safe transport of students. Observe and report improper behavior of students to the proper authorities. Maintain a clean vehicle before and after each day's assignment. Report to assigned pickup and drop-off locations promptly and stay on assigned schedule. Transport only authorized students, and discharge students only at authorized stops. Prepare daily and weekly reports of mileage, passenger loads and other data as requested. Perform routine safety inspection of vehicle before each day's assignment. Notify proper authorities in case of breakdown or mechanical failure. Alert the school or destination in case of unanticipated schedule changes or lateness. Report all incidents and accidents and complete required reports. Assume job coach/supervisory responsibilities during unscheduled times.
General Expectations Maintains the trust and confidence of students Works independently with general guidance Maintains cooperative relationships with students and adults Manages time to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum high school diploma. Experience working with young people both with and without disabilities. Experience dealing with people with severe disabilities preferred. Complete First Aid and CPR training Preferred Appropriate Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to transport students Excellent driving record; experience preferred Such comparable alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal may find appropriate and acceptable.
District CORI Check required before employment begins Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good general health. Alert, physically assertive and mobile at all times. Lift, push, or pull 50 pounds as required; Mobility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend and occasionally run.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly salary, hours determined by Principal School year position, may be extended into the summer to be approved annually The approximate hours are 6am-8:30am, and then 1pm-4pm, with the potential for more hours Option to work in the summer