Position Summary This is a part-time, .50 FTE/4 hours per day position working on the CL-Student Attendance Days (178 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri.
Drives district vans to safely transport individual or small groups of students between homes and schools or as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics
Distinguished from a school bus driver by the requirement to drive vans instead of school busses and therefore by all the differences in training, license requirements, operational skills and pupil management skills. Essential Functions: Drive vans as needed to transport individual or small groups of students whose schedule or destination needs are not compatible with routes or special time limitations makes it is more efficient for district to transport in small numbers. This transportation would occur on a predetermined time schedule and would include taxi like services and routing exceptions. Control aggressive student activity and encourage calm and orderly conduct by implementing behavior management programs and working with the transportation staff and the classroom teacher and/or other appropriate staff. Perform pre-trip inspection of van brakes, tires, exits, lights, instruments, emergency equipment and general operability; maintain interior cleanliness of van. Complete required reports of odometer readings, van malfunctions and student conduct. Attend and participate in district required classroom training programs, department meetings and planning sessions. Communicate problems to district supervisory, routing and maintenance personnel or school administrators as necessary. Operate two-way radio. Perform related work as required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the operation and capabilities of district vans and van safety equipment. Ability to drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands. Punctuality and ability to pace activity to meet prescribed schedules. Knowledge of behavioral management techniques applicable to special education students who may have severe animosity or physical disability and who require individual attention. Ability to represent the District's objectives of courtesy and responsibility to the public. Some availability for evening training classes or meetings. Minimum Qualifications M inimum Qualifications Possession of a valid State of Oregon Driver's license. Attend an activity vehicle driver training class, training in first aid and maintain a driving record that meets DOE standards. W o r k Environment Work is performed in an office environment. Travel to remote sites and the district repair center is required. To view the complete job description visit: Additional Information Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
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Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
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It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility: Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215). For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
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