Alternative School Vehicle Driver Van 202 - Transportation Department

Alternative School Vehicle  Driver Van 202

• Location: Transportation
• Compensation: Grade 6 of the ESP Salary Scale ($19.26 - $34.84)
• Schedule: 5 Hours/Day
• Work Year: 10-Month
• Reports To: Assistant Supervisor of Transportation
• Benefits: Employee Benefits Summary
• Role Overview: This position provides safe and reliable transportation services for students in the Magnet and JROTC programs.  It will service Williamsport High, Clear Spring High, South High and Hancock Middle/High Schools. The vehicle is assigned to and parks at 820 Commonwealth Avenue. Transportation services and assigned routes are subject to change based on student enrollment, program requirements, and evolving transportation needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Must hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience: Five (5) years of driving experience, during which time a valid driver's license was held.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Meet all requirements enumerated in COMAR 13A.06.06.09 (Qualifications and Disqualifications)
  • Valid driver's license with no court-ordered restrictions.
  • Have no more than two current points on driving record and have a satisfactory past driving record.
  • Receive a negative controlled substance pre-employment test.
  • Submit to drug and alcohol testing to include random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion.
  • Ability to work well with and manage students, including students with special needs.
  • Ability to accommodate route and student changes with minimal notice.
• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Accommodations: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Provide acceptable references as to one's ability to work with and supervise students.
• Demonstrate an aptitude and competence for the position.
• Experience working with and supporting students with special needs, including managing diverse behavioral, emotional, and physical needs in a safe and respectful manner.
• Knowledge of Washington County roadways and school locations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Transport students safely to and from various schools/programs/destinations.
• Exercise professionalism and always maintain appropriate student management.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all safety regulations.
• Maintain proper use of all safety equipment including the use of special equipment.
• Exercise responsible leadership when transporting students.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is clean and in good mechanical condition
• Operate the vehicle and follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the WCPS School Bus Driver's Manual.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Attend all in-service training courses to maintain certification.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and school system policies.
• Report all accidents immediately and complete the required reports.
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports, as required.
• Maintain discipline and report any discipline issues to proper authority.
• Demonstrate a courteous