7d Van Driver

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 driver’s 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 student’s 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