Minibus Driver Full-time

Job Description

Transportation for students within the READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program located at 399 Old Colony Road, Norton MA 02766.
Transportation includes host building locations at:
Norton JCS Elementary School – 315 West Main Street
Norton Henri A. Yelle Elementary School – 64 West Main Street
Norton Middle School – 215 West Main Street
Norton High School – 66 West Main Street
Bristol Plymouth Regional High School – 940 County Street, Taunton

POSITION/TITLE: 14 Passenger Minibus Driver
Responsible for safely and efficiently transporting students in accordance with READS Collaborative policies and procedures and state and federal transportation laws.

DRIVING DUTIES:
1.Meet with Program Director and/or his or her designee to review the transportation schedules and plan the most appropriate routes.
2.Maintain documentation of routes and revise routes as appropriate.
3.Check minibus and/or van for any mechanical defects before each operation to ensure the safety of both students and driver. Report any concerns to the Program Director.
4.Complete daily vehicle Inspection Form (Pre-trip) and (Post-Trip) and submit it to the Transportation office daily.
5.Follow all laws of the road.
6.Maintaining cleanliness of the minibus and van at all times
7.Pick students up and drop them off at the identified locations ensuring that students are properly supervised by school staff.
8.Assist students in getting on/off the vehicle if necessary.
9.Ensure that all students are seated with seatbelts secured before moving the vehicle.
10. Enforce rules governing student conduct on the vehicle and report any
concerns to the Program Director and/or his or her designee
11.Provide annual trainings for drivers that will be responsible for driving our 7D wheelchair van. Becoming a certified trainer is preferred.
12.Interact effectively with school staff and students.
13.Use READS issued cell phone to communicate with the Administration office.
14.Review and abide by READS Employee Handbook.
Attend and participate in in-service training programs and staff development meetings as appropriate (minimum of 8 hours required).
Report any concerns of safety or students needs to Program Director and/or his or her designee
Day-to-day operations will consist of driving students to and from 399 Old Colony Road to up to 5 host buildings ranging from PreK to Grade 12.
Additional transportation responsibilities will be required to deliver student lunches from the Norton Elementary School to 399 Old Colony Road, Norton.
Driver will be required to properly utilize a 14 Passenger Minibus as well as a 5 Passenger wheelchair van.
Driver will be responsible for ensuring both the minibus and the wheelchair van are properly inspected and registered on an annual basis and as required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Driver will be responsible for ensuring both vehicles are properly maintained, including regular oil changes, etc.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
1.Is able to physically lift and assist students during any emergency situations
2.Able to physically tolerate all road conditions and length of routes

ETHICAL:
1.Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
2.Maintain professional attitudes and productive relationships with other staff and administration.
3.Treat students and staff with respect.

Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or his or her designee.

Salary:$28 to $38 Per Hour