What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Van Driver position at The Agnes Irwin School?
Job Description:
We are seeking a responsible, reliable, and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Part-Time School Van Driver. The primary responsibility of this role is to transport students, faculty and staff safely and efficiently to and from school at our nearby train stations. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of punctuality, excellent driving skills, and professionalism in and around the vehicle, and a genuine care for the well-being of children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a school van following designated routes and schedules.
- Pick up and drop off students at assigned stations, ensuring timely arrival and departure.
- Perform daily inspections of the van for safety and maintenance purposes.
- Create a safe environment and offer assistance to students when opening or closing doors as needed.
- Clearly communicate expectations about appropriate behavior for all passengers while in transit.
- Communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and students when necessary.
- Follow all traffic laws, state regulations, and district policies.
- Attend regular safety meetings and training sessions.
Qualifications:
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License a plus but not required.
- Clean driving record with no major violations.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, child abuse clearance, State and Federal clearances, and drug/alcohol screening.
- Previous experience as a school bus driver or similar transportation role is preferred, but not required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in working with children.
- Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
- Flexibility/On-call to work mornings and afternoons, with occasional availability for sports events or other events as needed.
Work Schedule:
Part-time, typically mornings and evening hours are as follows:
6:45am - 9:15am and/or 2:45pm - 5:15pm.
Some flexibility required for special school events, trips, or early dismissals.
Benefits:
- Potential for additional hours for field trips or other school-related events.
- A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the safety and education of local students.
- Meals provided depending on special school events.