Transportation Substitute
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Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : All Schools, VAJob Type: SubstituteJob Number: 02723Department: TransportationOpening Date: 07/26/2023Description GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Transports students safely to and from home, on field trips and other activities requiring the use of school transportation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Auto Driver

• Direct the loading and unloading of students to prevent unsafe conditions;
• Follow and adhere to Hanover County School Board Policy and Regulation Manual and all state and federal laws governing motor vehicles;
• Assist in the supervision of safe evacuation measures in the event of an emergency evacuation;
• Secure car seats and other safety restraints; Ensure that student's seat belts are fastened at all times;
• Maintains appropriate levels of fuel; Perform a daily pre?trip and post?trip inspection of the vehicle;
• Maintain records and prepares reports on student behavior;
• Use established routes and designated car stops;
• Report car accidents and student injuries to authorities;

Traffic Guard

• Controls traffic to allow flow of school transportation vehicles, parent and student drivers to and from school;
• Maintains awareness of present or potential traffic hazards in the area surrounding assigned crossings;
• Promptly informs building administrator of any hazards and possible corrective measures to be taken;
• Reports violations of Va. Code to Sheriff's department;

Transportation Attendant

• Stays abreast of the students' physical and/or emotional disabilities and uses appropriate procedures in assisting them;
• Assists the driver in emergency evacuation planning and drills; Becomes familiar with all routes to and from schools to be of assistance to driver;
• Operates hydraulic-lift equipment for the purpose of loading and unloading of wheelchair confined students;
• Provides basic first-aid and/or prescribed health care as necessary for special needs students (e.g., apnea, asthma or other respiratory conditions assistive devices, g-tubes, shunts, oxygen, technological dependence, tracheotomy tubes, medical devices, administers emergency medications, etc.);
• Secures each student into his/her location with child safety restraint system, seat belts, wheelchair tie down and securement equipment or other safety equipment when required;

All

• Pass pre-employment, safety and annual physical testing; Pass all random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Drug Testing Policy; Participate in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions;
• Attends first aid, CPR, defensive driving classes, and in service safety meetings as required;
• Administer disciplinary and safety procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations; Report student misconduct to the proper school authority;
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulation;
• Maintains order and enforces safety rules. Follows authorized discipline procedures and guidelines with fairness and consistency; Cares for the students;
• Remains alert and exercises good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents of students;
• Arrive promptly at scheduled arrival time.
• Care for any vehicle assigned for the purpose of performing the duties in the area of assignment; Takes responsibility for maintaining the vehicle to the transportation garage for scheduled maintenance and when necessary, unscheduled maintenance;
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications: KSA's, Education KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school division. Demonstrated: knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and federal authorities; knowledge of state laws and local ordinances; alertness and good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents of riders. Requires the ability to operate: all vehicle types used in transporting students; a radio communication device; all emergency equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Three years driving experience or successful completion of a recognized driver education program with ability to demonstrate satisfactory proficiency behind the wheel. Must have and maintain a good driving record. Must be able to meet state requirements for appropriate licensing and physical examination. Preferred: Familiar with the operation of the two?way radio and all radio procedures. Successful completion of the National Red Cross First Aid Course.A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications Terms of Employment LOCATION: TransportationWORK SCHEDULE: 4 Hrs, as neededSALARY SCALE: TemporaryAuto Driver Sub: $15.00/hrBus Driver Sub: $16.54/hrTraffic Guard Sub: $15.00/hrTransportation Attendant Sub: $15.23/hrFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess and maintain a current valid Virginia Driver's License Physical requirements and Disclaimer PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Must be able to: lift 40 pounds and assist with students weighing 60?100 pounds; bend over and secure a car seat; control students in a safe and calm manner while safely operating the vehicle; sit for long periods of time (4 hours); pass an annual physical examination.Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception vision and the ability to adjust focus.Rev. 7/08; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Substitute employment positions are not eligible for benefits.01 Have you, within the previous two (2) years, been convicted of a moving traffic violation involving the operation of a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

02 Have you, within the previous ten (10) years, been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance, or have you within the previous ten (10) years been assigned to an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program?

• Yes
• No

03 What is your Driver's License number? 04 In what state was your Driver's License issued? 05 Do you have a minimum of three (3) years driving experience?

• Yes
• No

06 How did you hear about this position?

• Banner on a bus
• Channel 99
• Flyer
• Friend
• Hanover County Public Schools employee
• Internet
• Newspaper
• Radio
• Television
• Other

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