7d Van Driver

Southeastern-Massachusetts-Educational-Collaborative; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) in Dartmouth, MA is seeking a part-time 7d Van Driver to safely transport and assist students to and from school programs. The role includes operating a wheelchair-accessible van and supporting mobility-impaired students.

The position offers roughly 15–20 hours per week with a split shift for morning and afternoon routes, plus a 5-week summer program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; experience with students with or without disabilities preferred.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and 7d license, or the ability to obtain and maintain a School Pupil Transport (7d) License.
• CORI, SAFIS, and driving history checks are required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a valid 7d license at all times.
• Conduct daily safety checks of the vehicle and report any issues.
• Assist students with mobility including entering/exiting the vehicle.
• Drive morning and afternoon routes; approximately 15–20 hours per week.
• Ensure students wear seat belts and follow traffic laws.

Skills

Safe driving

Wheelchair van ops

Defensive driving

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative southeastern MA Educational Collaborative - Dartmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of 7d Van Driver. The 7d Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting and assisting students to/from school programs and as otherwise needed in vans ranging from 7-15 passengers in size. This position includes operating a wheelchair-accessible van and transporting students who have mobility needs, including assisting students with safely entering and exiting the vehicle and securing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

This is a part time position on a school year schedule, plus 5 week summer program. Split shift with morning and afternoon transport routes. Approximately 15-20 hours per week. Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings.

High School diploma or equivalent; experience with students with or without disabilities preferred. Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and School Pupil Transport (7d) License, or the ability to obtain and maintain a School Pupil Transport (7d) License.

Essential Duties

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid 7d license at all times.
• Obey all Massachusetts state laws regarding driving, including but not limited to, following the speed limit, texting and driving, and ensuring that everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt at all times.
• Conducts daily safety check of the vehicle and report any mechanical problems to the Transportation manager as soon as possible. --Accurately completes vehicle maintenance forms and maintain vehicle logs.
• Responsible for handling of the students belongings from students residences to/from school programs.
• Provide assistance to students with mobility including lifting.
• Daily cleaning and “gas-up” of the vehicle.
• Practice defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Learn and utilize the appropriate techniques for utilizing the wheelchair vans including ramps, lifts and wheelchair tie-downs.
• Handling of emergency situations, including evacuation and supervision of students during transport until emergency assistance arrives.
• Follow procedures whenever a SMEC vehicle is involved in an accident, including calling police and completing necessary paperwork.
• Ability and willingness to drive any of the SMEC vehicles during inclement weather.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration.
• Shows respect and compassion for all members of the school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members.
• Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students.
• Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students.
• Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed.
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.

EOE

7d Van Driver

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative - Dartmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977973
Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-time
Salary: $25 to $25 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Welcome to Southwestern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative

The Southwestern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) is a public education collaborative established in 1975 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 4E. SMEC is an extension of eight public school systems, which make up its membership. The present membership includes the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester and Old Rochester Regional public school districts. SMEC accepts students for enrollment in its programs from school systems throughout Southwestern Massachusetts. The Collaborative’s programs and services are locally based and locally directed and are designed to supplement the special education resources of its member districts. SMEC offers a variety of services for students with special needs aged 3-21 as well as adults with developmental disabilities. The Collaborative also offers professional development opportunities for educational staff. SMEC is a member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives.

Job Requirements

• CORI, SAFIS, and driving history checks are required for all positions.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Audrey Rodrigues , Human Resources Manager
• 25 Russells Mills Road
• Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]