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CTE Program Student Chauffeur and Support JobID: 11803

+ Position Type:

Other/ Other

+ Date Posted:

5/5/2025

+ Location:

Administrative Service Center - ASC

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Salary: $15.14 minimum; TBD based on education and experience. Benefits package with $20,000 Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Options for single or family medical, dental, and/or vision insurance with applicable employee contributions.

Duties & Responsibilities

+ Safely transport students around the district to cross-campus courses.

+ Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections

+ Affect a calm temperament and caring demeanor around children from a variety of cultural backgrounds and economic circumstances.

+ Possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

+ Must be willing to support Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

+ Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

+ Accept and implement coaching and training.

+ Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community

+ Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills

+ Maintain a clean, safe and presentable interior and exterior of the vehicle.

+ Maintain accurate records of student ridership.

+ Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols

+ Ensure students are properly secured in required safety equipment and restraints.

+ Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.

+ Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations

+ Utilize technology when required

+ Immediately report accidents

+ Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy

+ Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner

+ Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock

+ Clean van as designated by department procedures

+ Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class D3 Chauffeur’s license

+ Must possess and maintain excellent driving record meeting MVR background check.

+ Successful completion of a school bus driver course.

+ Work well with others, including all personality types

+ Effective problem-solving skills

+ Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Davenport

+ Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Must pass and maintain all DOT physical requirements.

+ Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.

+ At least two years of professional driving experience.

+ Experience working with children from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

+ Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time

+ Entering and exiting vehicles regularly

+ Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces

+ Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively

+ Using both hands and legs simultaneously

+ Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling

+ Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance

+ Rapid mental/muscular coordination

Work Environment

+ Noise level is quiet to loud.

+ Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

+ Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

+ Tobacco and alcohol-free environment.

+ Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

+ Direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of students.

+ Fast paced environment with constant contact with staff.

+ Must be self motivated and able to complete work without direct supervision

Desired Requirements

+ Time management skills: including multi-tasking, productivity, and a sense of urgency.

+ Excellent interpersonal and highly effective communication skills.

+ Constructively deals with conflict.

+ Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.

+ Self-motivated and directed with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

+ Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.