Van Driver

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LEVEL ON PAY GUIDE: 5 HOURS PER DAY: 8 DAYS PER YEAR: 200

Please visit https://www.vailschooldistrict.org/page/salary-guides to view our Classified Salary Guide.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, safely transports students to and from school, school-related activities, and other district-approved destinations using an 11–15 passenger district vehicle. Ensures the safety, supervision, and well-being of all passengers while maintaining compliance with district policies, state laws, and Department of Transportation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Safely operate an 11–15 passenger district van in accordance with all federal, state, and local traffic laws.
• Transport students to and from school, extracurricular activities, field trips, athletic events, community-based instruction, and other district-sponsored activities.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
• Report mechanical problems, safety concerns, accidents, or vehicle damage promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of assigned vehicle.
• Ensure students enter, ride, and exit the vehicle safely.
• Assist students with loading and unloading as needed, including students with disabilities or special needs, in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or district procedures.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior during transportation and follow district discipline procedures when necessary.
• Maintain accurate daily route logs, mileage records, student ridership records, and other required documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.
• Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, administrators, and transportation personnel.
• Utilize district communication devices and routing technology as assigned.
• Respond appropriately during emergencies by following district emergency procedures.
• Attend required meetings, safety training, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Under Arizona Administrative Code R13-13-102, a certified school bus and van driver applicant must complete:
• • a physical examination form
  • Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • a physical performance test
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of background check as required by state law.
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Director of Transportation

LANGUAGE SKILL

Ability to listen and obtain clarification. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, and policies; and to respond to common inquiries or complaints using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, including employees, students, parents, community members, Governing Board, and the general public.

ETHICS, JUDGMENT, PROFESSIONALISM

Upholds and models the Vail District ACT Statement and Guiding Principles. Treats others with respect and dignity. Upholds organizational mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Make timely decisions. Approaches others in a respectful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Accepts responsibility for their own actions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rates, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, developing alternate solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason when dealing with emotional topics and situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Will include working outside in all types of weather, including direct summer sun. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.