Student Medical Transport Chaperone (Per Diem)

The-Hotchkiss-School; Interlaken Estates (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CT Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Plan eligibility

Complimentary meals during shift

Athletic facilities access

Lakefront and trails

Job summary

The Hotchkiss School is seeking a Medical Chaperone PSL Driver to transport students to medical appointments in school transport vehicles. A valid CT PSL A-endorsement (or out-of-state equivalent) and a clean driving record are required.

The role supports Health Services with flexible scheduling (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 2:00–6:00 pm, Wed 11:00 am–2:00 pm) and occasional travel. Responsibilities include driving, remaining with students during appointments when needed, safeguarding confidentiality,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must have the ability to learn travel routes.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and driving background check.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License (PSL) A-endorsement or out-of-state equivalent.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record and physical standards (MCSA-5875).
• Must be able to pass and maintain compliance for USDOT drug screen (49 CFR part 653).
• Must be at least 21 years of age with 5 years of driving experience.
• Must be dependable and able to safely operate student transportation vehicles, including Suburban-sized vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain availability for medical appointment scheduling needs.
• Drive students in student transport vehicles to medical appointments as scheduled by Health Center Coordinator or designee.
• Remain with students for medical appointments, when deemed necessary by Health Center staff.
• Maintain confidentiality related to all student medical appointments.
• Responsible for learning the destination and route before the trip.
• Must be attentive to traffic and weather conditions.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections as required by the CT DMV.
• Submit to random drug tests as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Learn travel routes

Clean driving record

PSL A-endorsement

MCSA-5875

USDOT drug screen

5 years driving experience

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Hotchkiss School is seeking a Medical Chaperone PSL Driver to transport students to medical appointments in school transport vehicles. A valid CT PSL A-endorsement (or out-of-state equivalent) and a clean driving record are required.

The role supports Health Services with flexible scheduling (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 2:00–6:00 pm, Wed 11:00 am–2:00 pm) and occasional travel. Responsibilities include driving, remaining with students during appointments when needed, safeguarding confidentiality,