2026-27 EA1NHQ - Van Driver/Mini Bus - 10mo (25 hrs/week)

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); In loco; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Part-time

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Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking a part-time van driver/mini bus for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). The role involves operating a Type A or Type III school bus to transport families, and may include occasional support in ECFE or school-age classrooms.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED, a Minnesota Class D license with a clean driving record, and must pass a physical and drug/alcohol tests. The position offers 25–30 hours per week.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required and five years of documented driving experience.
• Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license with clean record and no DUIs or major violations.
• Pass physical exam and drug/alcohol testing.

Mansioni

• Operate a van or Type III school bus for ECFE transport.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading and supervise students as required.
• Maintain safe environment and report incidents per policy.
• Complete pre/post-trip inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Support in ECFE/school-age classrooms weekly when not driving.

Conoscenze

Solid driving experience

Good communication skills

Ability to manage student behavior

First aid and CPR knowledge

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

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General Information

SPPS is looking for a 25-30hrs/week Van Driver/Mini Bus! This position is to drive a Type A or Type III school bus for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Our students are adults and their children, primarily ages 0-5 years. Drivers must be comfortable working with children under age 12, and will be assigned to support in some ECFE or school age classrooms on a weekly basis, in addition to driving families to school.

General Statement of Duties

Performs skilled operation of a van or other Type III School Bus as defined under MS 169.01 subd.6(5) to transport students.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of a unit supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.

May exercise day-to-day technical supervision over a teaching assistant providing services to a special education student in relation to transportation issues.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. and five years of documented driving experience with no chargeable or preventable accidents. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license with no convictions for driving under the influence, implied consent, reckless or careless driving and no more than two moving violations within a two year period. Please note that the driving records of applicants will be reviewed prior to an offer of employment with the District. Applicants for this position must also successfully pass a physical examination and are subject to testing for the presence of alcohol and controlled substances.

Drivers of high occupancy vehicles (HOVs)¿Transportation school bus drivers and Community Education Early Childhood Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) drivers¿ must be at least 21 years of age and have been licensed for a minimum of two (2) years prior to driving a District vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations relating to the operation of a passenger van/Type A bus.
• Considerable knowledge of student behavior management.
• Working knowledge of the highways, streets and traffic patterns of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area and surrounding areas.
• Working knowledge of the location of public, nonpublic and charter schools within Saint Paul
• Working knowledge of racial and sexual harassment.
• Knowledge and certification in American Red Cross first aid and adult, child and infant CPR.
• Skill in the operation of a passenger van.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, some of whom may have special needs, including student with emotional or behavioral disorders, and with parents, district staff and on occasion the public.
• Ability to maintain a disciplined and safe environment in and around the van.
• Ability to intervene in confrontations between students and to exert control in a non-violent manner.
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to perform work without direct, on-site, supervision.
• Ability to prepare written reports relating to student discipline, van mechanical problems and other matters relating to the operation of the van.

Typical Duties Performed

The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class.

• Drives vans/Type A Bus having a maximum manufacturer's rated seating capacity of fourteen or fewer people to transport students to and from school, (including beyond District boundaries), between schools, to other District programs, to the juvenile unit of the police department and/or on field and athletic trips.
• Supervise the safe loading and unloading of the van/Type A Bus.
• Maintains a disciplined and safe environment on and around the van/Type A Bus; reports all incidents of unacceptable student conduct as required by law and policy.
• Transports students to home or school who may have been removed from contract school buses for unacceptable behavior or refusing to follow bus safety rules.
• Performs detailed mechanical pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van/type A Bus covering items required by state law and department policy; completes inspection reports; reports van/Type A bus defects to supervisor on the appropriate form.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the van/Type A Bus.Performs preventative maintenance, including adding fluids, changing light bulbs, ensuring the proper inflation of tires and related maintenance activities.
• Participates in in-service training for CPR, first aid, student behavior management, safe driving and other related areas as appropriate.
• Works at the Transportation Department supplies and equipment storage area between driving assignments and as assigned fills safety and school patrol materials orders, assembles school patrol flags and delivers orders to schools as required.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Pay range for this position is: $23.82 - $34.15 EA1

Maximum hiring step EA1 = step fourteen (14)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Educational Assistants contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements) and by selecting the \"Educational Assistants\" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit) and by selecting the \"Educational Assistants (EA) ¿ Full Time\" link.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.