Student Transportation - Van Driver (Gorge area)

TrulyHired; White Salmon (WA); On-site; USD 33,944 - 39,068; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired seeks a Specialized Transportation Van Driver to transport students with disabilities in the White Salmon area for the 26-27 school year. This part-time position involves working 20-25 hours per week, with a salary range of $24.64 - $28.36 per hour, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff and must have a valid driver's license. Experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to complete state-required driver training and maintain valid first aid and CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Transport students with disabilities to and from school.
• Operate the ESD vehicle according to state laws.
• Maintain effective communication with students and staff.

Skills

Driving skills

Communication

Experience with students with disabilities

Education

Valid driver's license

CPR and first aid certification

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for the 26-27 school year. Apply today, train this summer, and start in the fall!

General Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Specialized Transportation Director, the Specialized Transportation Van Driver will transport students with disabilities on "to and from school" routes. Students are transported in vans or vehicles that are rated to transport 10 or fewer passengers.

Salary

The full hourly range will be $24.64 - $28.36. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment

This position will be part‑time, working 20-25 hours per week. The position is on a school year schedule, there will be no work during school breaks (winter, spring, summer).

We are primarily recruiting for work in Klickitat county. Our vehicles are located in White Salmon, WA and Goldendale, WA.

Essential Functions

• Operate the ESD 112 vehicle in accordance with the State of Washington laws and ESD and program policies and procedures.
• Drive the ESD vehicle on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for the vehicle(s) and related equipment.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Contribute to and cooperate with the classroom instructional team including the teacher, related services staff, other educational assistants.

Other Functions

• Supervise and maintain control of students.
• Participate in staff meetings, in service programs, workshops and similar training or program events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to successfully complete state required driver training and to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with students with disabilities or unique needs.
  • Experience in transporting students.
  • Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions & Employment Requirements

• Operate ESD vehicle under a variety of road conditions.
• Physical intervention necessary to properly restrain students in compliance with Washington State WACs and Emergency Response protocol.
• Exposure to communicable diseases found in children and adolescents.
• Students may use challenging or offensive verbalizations toward staff and other students with potential for escalation to physical aggression.
• Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student needs and to provide instruction. Strength and agility to assist in physically maintaining a safe learning environment to include emergency response protocols in compliance with Washington State WACs.
• Able to work cooperatively in day treatment program setting.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Successful completion of Washington school bus driver training.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [e-mail]
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [e-mail]
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [e-mail]

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.