Special Education Van Driver at Boone Community School District in Boone, IA

Job description

Boone Community School District's mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We are not only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams. Expect the BEST...Achieve SUCCESS! Title: Special Education Bus Driver, Afternoon Route Only Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Reports To: Transportation Director Pay Schedule: Transportation Prepared/Revised Date: 2023 Work Year: 9 months SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of a vehicle transporting students to and from schools or school-authorized events, in accordance to policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to assuring the safe operations surrounding the transportation of all riders; student management and discipline; maintaining schedules and route reference materials; and communication with parents/guardians, students and school officials. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience preferred but not required TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both in writing and orally. Demonstrated skills with interpersonal relations and teamwork. Demonstrated organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and public relations. Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving. Ability to be flexible in daily scheduling of job responsibilities. Advanced skills in cooperation and communication with supervisors and co-workers. Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS: Iowa Department of Transportation required licensure. Annual Department of Transportation Medical Examiners’ Certification. Must pass Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Physical Examination; required at entry Requires a valid Iowa driver’s license: Yes MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Personal Computer; required at entry Child Safety Restraint Systems for School Buses; required at entry Two-way radio systems; required at entry ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job. Job Tasks Descriptions 1. Report at required times and maintain assigned scheduled times with an emphasis on safety. 2. Operate, inspect, and report defects of transportation vehicles in all weather and road conditions. 3. Provide support for students with disabilities, including, but not limited to the proper use of transportation equipment, attend to hygienic needs and behavioral challenges, monitor medical conditions and utilize specialized communication tools. 4. Communicate with district representatives, parents/guardians and community members. 5. Maintain assigned vehicle cleanliness and route guides. 6. Be familiar with, adhere to and enforce all regulations, policies and procedures for school bus operation and student transportation safety and conduct including use of student monitoring technology. 7. Monitor and manage behavior of all riders using management strategies and student discipline while monitoring for suspected child abuse, harassment, bullying and medical conditions. 8. Identify and respond to emergency situations on the bus which may include the admini