Van Driver

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LEVEL ON PAY GUIDE: 5 HOURS PER DAY: 8 DAYS PER YEAR: 200

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Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, safely transports students to and from school, school-related activities, and other district-approved destinations using an 11–15 passenger district vehicle. Ensures the safety, supervision, and well-being of all passengers while maintaining compliance with district policies, state laws, and Department of Transportation requirements.

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Safely operate an 11–15 passenger district van in accordance with all federal, state, and local traffic laws.
• Transport students to and from school, extracurricular activities, field trips, athletic events, community-based instruction, and other district-sponsored activities.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
• Report mechanical problems, safety concerns, accidents, or vehicle damage promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of assigned vehicle.
• Ensure students enter, ride, and exit the vehicle safely.
• Assist students with loading and unloading as needed, including students with disabilities or special needs, in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or district procedures.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior during transportation and follow district discipline procedures when necessary.
• Maintain accurate daily route logs, mileage records, student ridership records, and other required documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.
• Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, administrators, and transportation personnel.
• Utilize district communication devices and routing technology as assigned.
• Respond appropriately during emergencies by following district emergency procedures.
• Attend required meetings, safety training, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Under Arizona Administrative Code R13-13-102, a certified school bus and van driver applicant must complete:
• a physical examination form
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• a physical performance test
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of background check as required by state law.
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Director of Transportation

Ability to listen and obtain clarification. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, and policies; and to respond to common inquiries or complaints using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation,…