Van Driver - Special Needs

Van Driver Position Details

• Position Type:
  Support Staff (Non-Classroom)/ Van Driver - Special Needs
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Transportation
• Date Available:
  
  07/02/2026
• Closing Date: 06/04/2027
• Position Length: 9 Months
• Job Grade: 107
• Hourly Rate: $16.56 and up depending on experience
• Hours Per Day: 8
• Application Procedure:
  Apply online
• Fingerprint Clearance Card:
  Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.
• Required Steps:
  Step One Step Two

The job of Van Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from vans.

• Advises students, student supervisors and other passengers of behavior requirements for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and student supervisors for the purpose of providing safe ingress and egress from vehicles including both emergency situations, evacuations and normal transport.
• Attends safety meetings and trainings relating to State and district requirements for the purpose of ensuring ability to comply with current standards and guidelines for school vehicle drivers.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Communicates with a variety of people for the purpose of providing and /or acquiring information relating to job functions.
• Conducts semiannual emergency drills for the purpose of ensuring the ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Drives school vehicles for the purpose of transporting students and student supervisors over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips.
• Inspects assigned vehicles for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition and meeting state requirements.
• Instructs special education students and/or attendants/substitutes for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and /or orienting them to the safety and behavior issues typical of their route.
• Monitors vehicle operations, route conditions and rider activities for the purpose of ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Orients substitute drivers assigned special needs routes for the purpose of providing information about procedures followed to assist special needs student passengers.
• Prepares reports and documents for the purpose of providing written support relating to safety, legal requirements, and/or equipment maintenance.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Learning Development
  - Level B:
  Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.
• Problem Solving - Level 1:
  Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.

• Physical Skill - Level A:
  Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
• Physical Effort - Level 2:
  Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

• Human Relations Skill
  - Level A:
  Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information, provide routine assistance, and/or help maintain harmony among work associates.
• Scope of Contacts - Level 1:
  The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

• Performance Environment - Level A:
  Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of workflow, and irregularities in work schedules are infrequent.
• Physical Working Conditions - Level 2:
  Somewhat disagreeable conditions. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions. occasional exposure to safety hazards, disease, or contamination results in chance for lost-time accidents. Occasional exposure to noise, temperature extremes, etc.

• Level of Accountability - Level B:
  Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and…