Transportation Substitute

Hanover County Public Schools•All Schools, VA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Exhibit a positive image as a representative of the school division.
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities
Demonstrate 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
Must be able to understand written procedures
Must be able to write routine documents
Must be able to speak clearly
Must be able to 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 manner at all times
Skill in having patience and sensitivity to students and public drivers
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Knowledge of safety requirements of a traffic guard
Must have completed traffic safety course conducted by Hanover County's Sheriff's Department
Ability to exercise extreme caution while supervising the safety of students and drivers
Three years driving experience or successful completion of a recognized driver education program with ability to demonstrate satisfactory proficiency behind the wheel
Must have and maintain a good driving record
Possess and maintain a current valid Virginia Driver's License
Regularly requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours in various weather conditions
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. without assistance and assist students weighing up to 100 lbs
Requires the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
May require significant climbing, grasping, pulling, pushing, and repetitive motions
May require significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, and walking
Must be able to pass an annual physical examination
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Familiar with the operation of the two-way radio and all radio procedures
Successful completion of the National Red Cross First Aid Course

Responsibilities

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
Maintains 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
All 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