Part Time Van Driver; School , Phoenix West

Position: Part Time Van Driver (School Setting, Phoenix West)

Part Time Van Driver (School Setting, Phoenix West)

Phoenix, AZ

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision:
To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world‑class education, and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses/vehicles; driving non‑CDL vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documentation (e.g., daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Drives district vehicles to transport regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Develops communications skills to communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatchers, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Drives non‑CDL vehicles to transport students to/from school in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.) to maintain the vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Performs pre‑trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, exterior conditions, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements.
• Performs first aid as necessary to meet the immediate health care needs of passengers.
• Learns the process of monitoring students and passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Maintains assigned vehicles; both interior and exterior (e.g., performing vandalism checks, cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle.
• Performs nonviolent crisis prevention intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of de‑escalating crisis situations to provide the best care, welfare, safety, and security for all.
• Other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Qualifications , Work Environment, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies to perform the functions of the job include learning and adhering to safety practices; obtaining certification in first aid/CPR; demonstrating the ability to be licensed and operate school buses and related equipment.
• Maintains the ability to perform the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 20% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge‑based competencies are required to perform the functions of the job including safety practices and procedures; read maps; speak, read, understand, and write English.
• Required…