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- - - Valid Driver\'s License. - Good driving skills and record. Experience in driving in all kinds of weather. - Knowledge of relevant equipment, Colchester School District policies and procedures, and federal and state laws and regulations related to transportation. - Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility. - Good physical health, with no problems or impairments that might impair driving skills. - Physical stamina and strength to lift up to 100 pounds. - Ability to be patient, courteous, and authoritative in dealing with students - Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality regarding school district business. - Commitment to the School Districts mission and Strategic Plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:\

- - - Transport students in a van to and from various locations, to include neighborhoods, schools, and other activities. - Pick up and drop off students at scheduled locations, following established time schedules. - Interact with students on the bus in alignment with behavior plans and student needs; implement appropriate behavior modification plans for students on the bus to de-escalate behavior problems in order to ensure student safety. - Follow all safe driving rules and comply with regulations regarding students entering and exiting the bus, as well as when students must cross the street at the bus stop. Maintain knowledge of any changes/ updates that occur regarding regulations and rules. - Keep mileage logs and records as required and submit to the Special Education Director. - Perform daily maintenance inspection before driving the van. Check the condition of van tires, windshield wipers, lights, mirrors, safety equipment, etc., to ensure all are in working order. Report any malfunctions or problems to appropriate personnel. - Effectively handle complaints, settle disputes and conflicts. Bring unusual or difficult situations to the attention of the Special Education Director. - Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork and open communication in completing all tasks. - Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to students in alignment with student behavior plans as needed. - Assume other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by designated supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:\

- - - Noise level in work environment is quiet to moderate - Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\

- - Frequently required to stand, walk and sit - Regularly required to see, talk and hear - Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel - Regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts - Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps; stoop, kneel or crouch - Occasionally lift, carry, move and/or restrain school-aged students - Required to drive ::: :::

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