Sub Van Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class D3 Chauffeur’s license
• Pass pre-employment and subsequent driving history checks
• Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
• Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
• Work well with others, including all personality types
• Ability to communicate effectively and de-escalate students and parents
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Iowa City and surrounding areas
• Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of the school van
• Practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Proficient with Google drive and database applications
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Professional driving experience preferred, but not required
• Commitment to accuracy and accountability
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOALS: To organize and provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating various vehicles in transporting students to and from school as well as related activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.
• Adhere to an assigned schedule
• Arrive at pick up and drop off points in a timely manner
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, and school personnel
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Report discipline problems to school official as instructed
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, directions, etc.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Immediately report any accident or incident
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
• Prepare the vehicle for student transport including inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, etc.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of vehicles and equipment including radios, and emergency equipment
• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work
• Clean vehicle as designated by department procedures
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Substitute positions work on call as needed. Substitutes in good standing at the end of a school year may elect to return to their subbing position for the following school year.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.