7D Van Driver - School Year 23-24

SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of 7d Van Driver for the 2023-2024 school year. 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 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 drivers license and School Pupil Transport (7d) License, or the ability to obtain and maintain a School Pupil Transport (7d) License.Please submit resume and cover letter via SchoolSpring.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 students 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