Special Education Substitute Car Driver - Powhatan County Public Schools

All persons employed as drivers in Powhatan County Public Schools will meet the laws and regulations of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Administrative Code, the Virginia Department of Education, and the PCPS School Board Policies.  Recommended reading includes: Section 

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter12/section22.1-178/ of the Code of Virginia.

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Salary:  $18.00/hour

Apply for a substitute position.  Within 7-10 days you will receive an email from Powhatan County Public Schools with instructions on how to login and complete the substitute onboarding/new hire checklist.

APPLICATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FINISHED UNTIL CHECKLIST HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Powhatan County Public Schools

Job Title:         Car Driver   

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt                 Classification:   Classified

Reports to:       Director of Transportation

Summary

To transport students to and from school in a safe, efficient, and economical manner on a daily basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• Will inspect vehicle for any noticeable defects, to include windshield, tires, lights, and seatbelts.  Booster seats and car seats will be checked on a daily basis.
• Keeps daily fuel records (i.e. log fuel each time vehicle is refueled).
• Turns in all monthly reports by the 1^st of each month.

Monthly reports are as follows:

1. monthly gas sheet
2. monthly bus report
3. monthly pre-inspection form
4. certificate of absence
5. other reports as requested

• Keeps a legible copy of the route and schedule in the vehicle at all times adhering to said time schedule and route when operating the vehicle.
• When operating the assigned vehicle, the driver is required to have in their possession the appropriate valid driver’s license for the type vehicle driven. 
• Obtains an annual physical examination certifying ability to perform duties as a school bus/vehicle driver.  The physical form must be turned in prior to picking up the assigned vehicle at the beginning of the school year.
• Maintains good attendance and reports personal absences in a timely manner for the supervisor to secure the substitute driver.
• Follows all procedures in reporting complaints, accidents, and student injuries to the proper authorities.
• Driver will become familiar with the contents of the first aid kit and the proper procedures for issuing the contents.
• All vehicles are to be brought to the school bus garage for inspection according to a schedule that will be established by the Director of Transportation. 
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations.
• Drives defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Maintains professional attitude and establishes favorable working relationships with other drivers, teachers, students, and other school staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and follows all Federal laws, State laws, and local ordinances, to include mandated regulations regarding drug testing.
• Complies with dress code.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean inside and out, including windows, windshield, lights, and license plates.
• Under no circumstances is driver to use the assigned vehicle for any purpose whatsoever except to transport Powhatan school children to and from school unless definitely authorized to do so by the proper person, which authority must be secured for each and every occasion. 
• Under no circumstances is driver to allow any person to enter assigned vehicle unless authorized by the School Board Office.
• Avoids the use of cell phone, except in the case of an emergency when bus radio is inoperable and there is a need to call the bus shop or police. 
• Refrains from smoking while in and around a school board vehicle at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
• Administers disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Supervises school bus assistant.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent, or designee (within the hours contracted).

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old with a valid Virginia Driver’s License.  Must complete an application package and meet all terms required for hire.  Must have qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Education and/or Experience

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or public.

Reasoning/Other Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, Distance Vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.