Alternative Vehicle Driver Part-time

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue Bel Air Maryland 21014

Telephone:

Email:

www.hcps

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ALTERNATIVE VEHICLE DRIVER PART TIME

MULTIPLE VACANCIES UP TO 5 AVAILABLE

To transport assigned student(s) to and from school conduct pretrip inspections of assigned vehicle ensure vehicle is safe and presentable maintain discipline and prepare incident documents when appropriate.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position.

Operates a school alternative vehicle in a safe manner obeying all state laws and follows all HCPS policies and procedures at all times.

Assists student(s) and other passengers (e.g. seating restraints special equipment etc. for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport.

Controls emergencies utilizing the appropriate procedures.

Displays appropriate conduct at all times when representing Harford County Public Schools.

Demonstrates the proper use of student car seats and other required safety equipment to meet the needs of the student during transport.

Detects and immediately reports mechanical problems or any defects of the assigned vehicle to the appropriate personnel.

Works with the teachers administrators and transportation staff to meet the specialized needs of the assigned student(s) as necessary.

Monitors the behavior of student(s) on the alternative vehicle and takes appropriate measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the ride.

Maintains communication and correspondence between the home and school.

Maintains a clean and sanitary vehicle.

Attends meetings trainings etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting district and state requirements.

Maintains a clean and professional appearance.

Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

SALARY

$18.54 per hour nonbenefitted

REQUIREMENTS

Must hold and maintain a valid Maryland Drivers License. (no more than 2 points on current driving record)

Must be able to pass DOT physical. Remain free of controlled substances and successfully pass random drug and alcohol tests.

Must satisfy all requirements listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations for alternative school vehicle drivers.

Able to read and understand communication regarding student information and maintain confidentiality.

Able to communicate effectively with fellow employees students and the public as well as provide written and oral reports to school personnel and supervisor as required.

Physically able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations of the everyday responsibilities including safely ascending and descending bus steps multiple times able to lift 40 pounds drag 40 pounds for 30 feet squat kneel and operate all emergency exits and follow proper procedures for safe emergency evacuations.

Specific skills as directed to by administrators or school personnel to meet the needs of the students.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application contact the Human Resources Office at.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of age ancestry/national origin color disability pregnancy gender identity/expression marital status race religion sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools: Involvingstudents refer to: Ken Miller102 South Hickory Avenue Bel Air MD 21014ator; Involvingall other members of the school community refer to: Renee McGlothlin 102 South Hickory Avenue Bel Air MD 21014ator. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.. For updated information on the Board of Education visitwww.hcps.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE