Van Driver for Students (Transportation Department)

JOB TITLE: Van Driver for Students - Transportation

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Transportation Manager

FTE: .625 (5 hours per day)

Start Date: September 5, 2023

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility is to provide transportation for students to and from TTSD Schools.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this classification must possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and ability to perform the essential functions of the job required with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Follow written or oral instructions with minimal repetition and supervision. Comply with District procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.
• Learn and practice the laws, regulations, proper driving procedures as contained in the Oregon Motor Vehicles Division Driver’s Manual. Maintain a driving record that conforms to the requirements of the State Department of Education. Learn and implement quickly new laws governing traffic safety, passenger loading and student discipline.
• Transport students to various programs as needed. Maintain discipline of high needs students during the pick-up, transportation and delivery of students.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures in a crisis situation to ensure the safety of the students (i.e. accidents, road rage, bus breakdowns, earthquakes, assaults).
• Drive during all weather conditions.
• Inspect vans daily, reporting problems in writing to supervisor.
• Anticipate problems with routes, traffic and/or students and bring to supervisor’s immediate attention.
• Maintain confidentiality of any information which may include but not be limited to student’s behavior, health, special needs, program, changes, and staff members.
• Keep timely, legible records and reports.
• Remain flexible when schedules, traffic and emergency needs interrupt the regular flow of work.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and community.
• Flexibility: Learn and adapt to new programs, processes, & requests.
• Work with minimal supervision. Demonstrate and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently and on tight time lines.
• Exercise good judgment during emergencies.
• Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance. Follow District uniform/dress code guidelines.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, FUNCTIONS, AND CAPABILITIES

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Hold a current Oregon driver’s license.
• Hold or obtain upon employment a valid Type 10 or greater ODE Certificate.
• Pass a criminal and driving record check.
• Hold or acquire upon employment a valid first aid card and maintain throughout employment.
• Maintain personal vehicle insurance at all times in a level acceptable to the District. Must maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by the District and must be able to be insured by District’s vehicle insurance policy.

Language skills: employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions. Be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all times, remain alert at all times, recognize and appropriately respond to emergencies as well as routine safety concerns, must be able to recognize and effectively resolve risks to students or others within the working area.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 51.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of responsibility, skill, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, and or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 10 month assignment on the H range of the Classified Salary Schedule. The assignment of the step will be in compliance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

A new employee shall be allowed up to (4) four years experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilites and skills. The highest hourly rate for a new employee would be $22.67 per hour.