Van Driver

Qualifications

• Twenty-one years of age (21) with a valid Ohio driver's license
• Minimum of two years driving experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of semi-annual driver record checks through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce showing less than 6 points and no more than two (2) serious traffic violations during the past two years
• Clear FBI & State criminal record check
• Be in good physical health and pass a T-8 physical. (Provided by the District)
• Insurable as defined by the insurance carrier of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Board of Education and no prior DUI, DWI, OMVI, or OVI within the past ten (10) years and no more than 4 (current) points on your license.
• Demonstrates maturity and ability to work with students with physical and mental disabilities and their families
• Valid Department of Education and Workforce Permit appropriate for the assignment
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position
• Able to physically manage students with disabilities
• Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques is preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school and school-related activities/events
• Aid students in and out of the van which may include securing students properly including lifting students in and out of car seats
• Properly inspect, install, and remove any type of car seats into the van
• Verify students are under the supervision of appropriate school staff before departing school and appropriate parent/guardian when departing at their home stop
• Properly maintain electronic devices daily
• Document a pre-trip inspection of the school van daily
• Perform and document a pre-trip inspection of the school van daily
• Adhere to all applicable safety rules and regulations
• Adhere to district Board policies and guidelines, including the Transportation Employee Handbook
• Promotes a favorable image of the service center

Terms Of Employment

• Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the ESC.
• If applicable, it is the employee's responsibility to maintain proper certification/licensure and to initiate the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license prior to the expiration of the present certificate/license.