Anticipated Van Driver

Anticipated Van Driver

SAU 73 - Gilford School District Gilford High School - Gilford, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job : 5887324
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Gilford School District is seeking a Van Driver to join our school community for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will provide safe, reliable transportation, helping students safely access learning and activities throughout the school year.

Responsibilities include:

Transporting students safely to school buildings, career and technical centers, and potentially athletic events and field trips. Conducting vehicle inspections before and after trips, ensuring all safety and emergency equipment is fully functional. Assisting students with boarding and exiting, including the proper use of lifts, tie‑downs, and seat belts. Managing and supervising student behavior professionally to maintain a secure, positive, and supportive environment.

Excellent Benefits Package:
Includes medical and dental, optional 403(b) plan, and more.

Competitive Salary

Supportive Community:
Join a collaborative team and a welcoming school environment in the scenic Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Ability to communicate clearly through speech and hearing to interact courteously with students, staff, and parents. Visual ability to operate vehicles safely under various weather, traffic, and road conditions. Manual dexterity and reflexes to perform daily vehicle inspections, clean the interior, and assist with basic maintenance. Physical mobility to assist students with special needs and operate safety equipment like wheelchair lifts and tie‑downs.

Sufficient stamina to sit for extended periods of driving and perform occasional lifting as required.

Gilford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Transportation

Mission Statement The mission of Gilford High School, in partnership with our communities, is to engage each student actively in a broad range of educational opportunities that will equip all students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens who have the abilities necessary to thrive in a changing society.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:1. We believe learning occurs best in disciplined, safe, and respectful environments where community members are valued and expected to play their roles in education and be accountable for their actions;2. We believe in a comprehensive program that strives to meet the educational needs of each student, and that students benefit most from a personalized education, delivered in an optimal setting, that has relevance to their own lives and experiences, and which will encourage further inquiry;3.

We believe that our students will be best served by an on-going assessment of the academic, social, and civic skills required to succeed in a changing world and by providing multiple opportunities to acquire these skills through a variety of instructional approaches and activities which can take place in and outside the classroom;4. We believe in strong school, business, and community partnerships;5.

We believe that open communication between school and home is an integral factor of the Gilford High School Community and we encourage parents and guardians to participate in their child’s education and to ensure their students’ daily attendance;6. We believe that an enthusiastic, innovative, and knowledgeable staff working collaboratively is essential to student performance;7. We believe that a curriculum that is delivered with an appropriate balance on depth of understanding and breadth of coverage inspires student engagement and achievement and further inquiry;

and
8. We believe that appropriate integration of applicable technology is essential to the education process.

• NH Driver's License
  Clean Driving Record
  4+ Years Safe Driving Experience
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tim Goggin , Assistant Principal
• 88 Alvah Wilson Road
• Gilford, New Hampshire 03249
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: tgoggin