Substitute Van Driver - 25-26 School Year

North Penn School District; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Job summary

North Penn School District is seeking a Substitute School Van Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students. Responsibilities include operating the van in compliance with regulations, maintaining discipline among students, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring cleanliness. Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma and a Pennsylvania Driver's License, as well as a clean driving record. The role offers an hourly rate of $18.50, with a focus on providing a secure environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must abide by all district policies and regulations.
• Must install special needs equipment as required.
• Able to pass annual school bus driver’s physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school van in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain student order and discipline during transport.
• Perform pre and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Follow prescribed routes and communicate any changes.
• Complete monthly mileage logs accurately.
• Ensure van cleanliness and maintenance.
• Attend required training meetings.

Skills

Physical ability to render aid

Ability to read and speak English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Substitute School Van Driver

Reports To: Coordinator of Transportation
Direction From: Fleet Manager
Salary: $18.50/hr.
Summary: Provides safe and efficient transportation for students on routes as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operates the school van in compliance with all Federal and State DOT requirements.
• Maintains student order and discipline in accordance with departmental and district guidelines and policies.
• Performs all pre and post-trip vehicle inspections as set forth in the PA Motor Vehicle Code for commercial drivers.
• Follows routes as directed by the Department Router and Fleet Manager, notifying any requested deviations, changes, added or deleted stops, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintains the route book in a complete and legible fashion.
• Completes monthly mileage logs with accuracy.
• House‑clean van on a daily basis, including floors, seats, and windows. Ensure mirrors are clean and adjusted properly.
• Communicates to the garage staff in a timely and accurate fashion all necessary vehicle repairs.
• Attends all in‑service training meetings as required by the district and/or department.
• Maintains professional behavior at all times when dealing with students, parents, school staff, and fellow employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates with school staff via “Conduct Report” on any student behavioral issues noted on the van or at stops.
• Assigns student seating as directed by School Principal, Coordinator of Transportation, or at discretion if appropriate.

Accurately documents worked time via time clock and/or time sheets. Submits to drug/alcohol testing as required by federal and state DOT.

Qualifications

• Abides by all district and departmental policies and regulations as written.
• Installs special needs equipment as required in vehicle, including, but not limited to car seats, booster seats, and harnesses.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and/or Certification Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience Required

• Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Personal driving history accident/violation free for minimum three years. No DUI or felony while operating a motor vehicle at any time.
• Criminal record free of convictions as set forth in PA Act 34 and Act 151.
• Able to pass annual school bus driver’s physical as set forth in Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.

Skills

• Physically able to render aid to students in the event of an accident or emergency.
• Must be able to read and speak English.

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary: Involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Light work: Incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: Incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs of force frequently, or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: Incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs of force frequently, or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: Incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, or in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.