Transportation Substitute

Auto Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Traffic Guard

Performs in the role of Auto Driver, Transportation Attendant and/or Traffic Guard. Transports and/or assist students safely to and from home, on field trips, and other activities requiring the use of school transportation as assigned. Assists with the safety and welfare of students with special needs loading and unloading, and en route to and from school. Ensures students are properly seated and secured by a safety restraint system when required.

Provides basic first-aid and/or prescribed health care as necessary for special needs students. Directs traffic in a safe manner so that parent drop-off lanes and bus loop remain clear at all times, controlling traffic so that school buses can enter and exit school grounds safely.

Essential duties include:

• Direct the loading and unloading of students to prevent unsafe conditions;
• Follow and adhere to Hanover County School Board Policy and Regulation Manual and all state and federal laws governing motor vehicles;
• Assist in the supervision of safe evacuation measures in the event of an emergency evacuation;
• Secure car seats and other safety restraints;
  Ensure that student's seat belts are fastened at all times;
• Maintain appropriate levels of fuel;
  Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the vehicle;
• Maintain records and prepares reports on student behavior;
• Use established routes and designated car stops;
• Report car accidents and student injuries to authorities;
• Controls traffic to allow flow of school transportation vehicles, parent and student drivers to and from school;
• Maintains awareness of present or potential traffic hazards in the area surrounding assigned crossings;
• Promptly informs building administrator of any hazards and possible corrective measures to be taken;
• Reports violations of Va. Code to Sheriff's department;
• Stays abreast of the students' physical and/or emotional disabilities and uses appropriate procedures in assisting them;
• Assists the driver in emergency evacuation planning and drills;
  Becomes familiar with all routes to and from schools to be of assistance to driver;
• Operates hydraulic-lift equipment for the purpose of loading and unloading of wheelchair confined students;
• Provides basic first-aid and/or prescribed health care as necessary for special needs students (e.g., apnea, asthma or other respiratory conditions assistive devices, g-tubes, shunts, oxygen, technological dependence, tracheotomy tubes, medical devices, administers emergency medications, etc.);
• Secures each student into his/her location with child safety restraint system, seat belts, wheelchair tie down and securement equipment or other safety equipment when required;
• Pass pre-employment, safety and annual physical testing;
  Pass all random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Drug Testing Policy;
  Participate in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions;
• Attends first aid, CPR, defensive driving classes, and in service safety meetings as required;
• Administer disciplinary and safety procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations;
  Report student misconduct to the proper school authority;
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulation;
• Maintains order and enforces safety rules. Follows authorized discipline procedures and guidelines with fairness and consistency;
  Cares for the students;
• Remains alert and exercises good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents of students;
• Arrive promptly at scheduled arrival time.
• Care for any vehicle assigned for the purpose of performing the duties in the area of assignment;
  Takes responsibility for maintaining the vehicle to the transportation garage for scheduled maintenance and when necessary, unscheduled maintenance;
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Exhibit a positive image as a representative of the school division. Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities; alertness and good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders; ability to operate assigned vehicle types used in transporting students, a radio communication device, all emergency equipment. Must be able to perform basic math;
  
  understand written procedures, write routine documents, speak clearly, and solve practical problems. Must be able to follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties. Must possess ability to remain calm, concentrate, and perform all responsibilities in a competent manner at all times. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with the public while following established traffic safety policies, procedures and guidelines;
  Ability to remain calm, concentrate and perform all responsibilities in a competent…