Van Driver

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Pasadena, MD

27d

About The Position

Operates a school bus in transporting comprehensive and special education students to and from schools. Work involves responsibility for making daily pre-trip, post trip and safety inspection; notifying appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns, delays, or accidents; and completing required forms or reports as designated. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Ability to work flexible schedules Emergencies Extended hours Inclement weather conditions Overtime as needed Summer hours

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
Three (3) years actual driving experience during which time a valid operator’s license was held required.
Ability to pass non-commercial Department of Transportation (DOT) physical required.
Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist special needs students during their transportation to and from school.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Upon hire, Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination (Annual) issued by a licensed medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Registry required.
Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and Proof of a good driving record required.
Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred; and Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a school vehicle in transporting students.
Makes pre-trip and post trip safety inspections before and after operation; and reports mechanical defects to repair shop personnel, accordingly.
Drives vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, obeying all State and local traffic laws and Transportation Division Regulations.
Transports and discharges only authorized students at designated schools/locations.
Maintains discipline of students aboard the alternative school vehicle; and reports cases of misbehavior or other problems to school administration/Transportation officials.
Adheres to and maintains assigned work schedules and designated routes.
Reports any prolonged traffic delays and/or lateness to supervisors.
Notifies appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns.
Reports all accidents and completes required report as instructed.
Attends in-service training as prescribed under COMAR 13.a.06.07.09B and as conducted by the Transportation Division.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.