7d Van Driver Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative

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4 Dartmouth, MA Job Details Part-time $24 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of 7d Van Driver. 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 position includes operating a wheelchair-accessible van and transporting students who have mobility needs, including assisting students with safely entering and exiting the vehicle and securing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

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