What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Van Driver Substitute position at Penns Valley Area School District?
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Position Type:
Transportation/Part Time Van Driver
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Date Posted:
7/23/2025
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Location:
Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate
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Closing Date:
until filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Van Driver
Personnel
Category: Support
Immediate Supervisor:
Business Manager
Building
Assignment: N/A
typically drive daily from 6:00am - 8-:30am and 2:00pm - 4:30PM
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; possess valid driver’s license and excellent driving record; must be able to pass a physical examination; possess personal attributes of honesty, ingenuity, diligence, reliability and dependability.
Job Summary: Drive school vehicle to transport students to/from school following specified routes and to/from special school-related excursions as assigned; ensures the safety of all students from pick up to drop off. Complies with all traffic regulations.
Major Duties & Responsibilities: Would include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:
- Drive assigned school vehicle in a safe, professional manner including complying with all traffic ordinances. Show proficiency in handling and maneuvering a passenger van.
- Perform and properly complete daily pre-trip inspections of vehicle, and inform maintenance department of any improper function at the earliest practical time after discovery.
- Report observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel. Comply with all discipline policies.
- Must be sensitive to confidential information (e.g., student medical records, student disabilities, etc.).
- Assist students and other passengers (e.g. seating, restraints, special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the students assigned to the route.
- Effectively communicate with parents and school staff regarding student concerns, changes to the route and/or other pertinent information.
- Maintain assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
- Responsible for adding fuel to vehicle to ensure sufficient quantities for regular/extra runs.
- Responsible for written daily student attendance paperwork and monthly mileage sheets that must be submitted to transportation office one time per month.
- Attend training as required to perform job.
Sensory Abilities:
- Visual acuity to be able to see traffic signals and signs.
- Depth perception to be able to judge distance fromobjects.
- Fine and gross motorcoordination.
Temperament:
- Must possess the emotional maturity and stability required to work with students who have special medical needs.
- Must be courteous and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, and school community.
- Must be cooperative and service-oriented.
Physical/MentalEnvironment:
O – Occasional 0-33% F – Frequent 34-66% C – Constant67-100%
PhysicalFunctions:
Bending – O Cleaning/Maintaining – O
Lifting – O
Loading – F
Locking - O
Repairing – O
Scraping - O
Sitting - C
Speaking – F
Transporting –C
Unloading – F
Writing –O
MentalFunctions:
Evaluating – C Inspecting – C Interpreting – F Measuring – O Organizing – O Reading –F
Environment:
Indoor work – O
Outdoor work – C
Essential JobFunctions:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Must have and maintain a valid PA driver’s license and the ability to drive all district passenger vehicles.
- Ability to read and write.
The position specifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may beassigned.-
Position Type:
Part Time Van Driver Substitute
JobID: 613
Salary : $30,871 - $38,465