Substitute Van Driver F.O.R.T Program

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

21d • $30 - $30

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission we are looking to hire Substitute Van Drivers for our F.O.R.T Program. FORT drivers pick up and deliver students in a district-owned van to various sites as requested, including to or from school to shelters, hotels, and other temporary nighttime locations to ensure educational stability and continuity.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and be at least 21 years old
• Must pass physical exam and drug/alcohol tests, and undergo reference and security checks
• Possess experience in transporting individuals through public or private service, such as bus driver, law enforcement, EMS or another similar role
• Ability to work a variable, on-call schedule and work effectively with PreK – high school age student van riders experiencing homelessness
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, driving in all weather conditions
• Ability to effectively interact with students, staff, and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds and varied socio-economic levels
• Maintain a good appearance and work attitude
• Must demonstrate good communication skills as well as punctuality
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks
• Exhibit willingness to assist and cooperate with the supervisor, coordinator, co-workers and other staff

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver students in a district-owned van to various sites as requested, including to or from school to shelters, hotels, and other temporary nighttime locations
• Maintain the van and report all necessary repairs or damage
• Keep work areas clean and safe
• Follow all district, program, local and state guidelines
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees