Driver

Driver

Job Announcement

AchieveKids is a dynamic, non-profit educational organization with more than 60-years of expertise in providing non-public special education schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto, California.  We serve our communities’ most complex students, helping our students find learning and success.  We strive to help students develop their skills and to transition to progressively more independent settings.  AchieveKids works to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors.  This is an exciting place to work, and we have a lot to offer the right candidate.

DESCRIPTION

This is a regular, part-time, non-exempt, day shift position that reports to the Director of Education.

This position is responsible for driving students between their home or group home and school on a regular basis.  Reports to parents, group home staff, and AchieveKids’ staff regarding students’ behavior on the ride will be expected.  Problems or concerns about vehicle performance and/or maintenance are to be appropriately reported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive students to and from home/group homes when school is in session
• Inform teachers and parents/caregivers of any incidents and/or students’ irregular behaviors during the ride
• Maintain the vehicles in good working order by completing maintenance requests for necessary tune-ups, tire changes, etc.
• Successfully complete behavior safety training and maintain certification.
• Read inter-office correspondence and all other required reading material.
• Carry out behavioral interventions, as appropriate, with children, adolescents, or young adults
  
• Attend all relevant staff meeting

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record, and auto insurance policy
  
• Criminal record clearance or formal exemption.