Specialized Student Transporter - Safe School Runs

Frontier School Corporation; Chalmers (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier School Corporation is seeking a Specialized Student Transportation Driver to safely transport a student to and from a specialized school or program. You will follow routes, maintain confidentiality, and comply with Indiana transportation laws and school policies.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate and maintain a vehicle, and effective communication with students, families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for the assigned vehicle.
• Meet Indiana requirements for transporting students in a school corporation vehicle.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain an assigned vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
• Ability to exercise patience, sound judgment, and discretion when working with an individual student.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Successful completion of required background checks, training, and other school corporation employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport the assigned student between residence and school/educational program.
• Operate the vehicle in a safe, courteous, and defensive manner.
• Follow route and schedule while considering traffic and weather.
• Maintain supervision of the student during transport.
• Follow safety, behavioral, medical, mobility, or transportation procedures.
• Communicate professionally with student, parents/guardians, school personnel, and transportation staff.
• Maintain student confidentiality and protect private information.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns or repairs.
• Keep the vehicle clean, orderly, and maintained.
• Report transportation concerns or incidents to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Follow procedures in accidents, breakdowns, emergencies.
• Comply with traffic laws and school transportation policies.
• Maintain regular attendance and arrive on time.
• Maintain professional boundaries with student and family.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Director, administrator, or Superintendent.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Patience and judgment

Job description

Frontier School Corporation is seeking a Specialized Student Transportation Driver to safely transport a student to and from a specialized school or program. You will follow routes, maintain confidentiality, and comply with Indiana transportation laws and school policies.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate and maintain a vehicle, and effective communication with students, families and school staff.