Part Time Van Driver (School Setting, Peoria)

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision: To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world-class education, and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses/vehicles; driving non-CDL vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports,
• inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc) for the purpose of providing
• written support and/or conveying information
• Drives district vehicles to transport regular education and/or special education students over
• scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation
• Develops communications skills to communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatchers, etc for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information
• Drives non-CDL vehicles to transport students to/from school in a safe and timely manner
• Fuels assigned vehicle (eg oil, water, fuel, etc) to maintain the vehicle in a safe operating condition
• Performs pre-trip inspections (eg fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, exterior conditions, etc) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements
• Performs first aid as necessary to meet the immediate health care needs of passengers
• Learns the process of monitoring students and passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensure the safety of passengers
• Maintains assigned vehicles; both interior and exterior (e.g. performing vandalism checks, cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc) to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of the vehicle
• Performs nonviolent crisis prevention intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of de-escalating crisis situations to provide the best care, welfare, safety, and security for all
• Other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Minimum Qualifications, Work Environment, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies to perform the functions of the job include learning and adhering to safety practices; obtaining certification in first aid/CPR; demonstrating the ability to be licensed and operate school buses and related equipment.
• Maintains the ability to perform the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 20% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies are required to perform the functions of the job including safety practices and procedures; read maps; speak, read, understand, and write English.
• Required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem-solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
• Specific ability-based competencies to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include being attentive to detail; exercising good judgment; working without close supervision; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions and speaking and reading English.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

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Joining our team means that you are part of a passionate team of professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of our exceptional students. Austin Centers is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of their background or identity.

Come help us empower bright futures: transforming lives, one student at a time!