Job DescriptionVan Driver for Students Job ID 1193Full Time 35 hours week - 20.00 per hourly rate rangePart Time 20-25 hours week - 18.00 per hourly rate rangeSummer Hours RequiredFull time drivers eligible for benefit package including paid sick days holidays personal and vacation timeLocations Litchfield and DanburyJob Overview We are seeking responsible and reliable van drivers to transport special needs students to and from school. As a van driver you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students while providing exceptional customer service.Major ResponsibilitiesSafely transport special needs students to and from schoolObserve CT motor vehicle laws and regulationsMaintain accurate records of daily routes student attendance and vehicle maintenanceRegular and consistent attendanceMust be able to secure students in a seat belt or harnessMust be able to safely enter and disembark a van multiple times during the dayMust be able to move around the van to help students on and off the vanOther duties as assignedQualificationsValid CT license with V endorsement orP & S endorsement.Must have a high school diploma or GEDMust be 21 years of ageHave an acceptable driving recordPass a criminal record background checkSkills and AbilitiesExcellent customer service and communication skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to manage challenging behaviors and situationsPhysical ability to assist students with mobility needsWillingness to learn and adapt to new transportation procedures and technologyApplication ProcedureApplications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvances employment page athttpedadvance.orgabout-usemploymentand click on theAPPLYbutton next to the job posting of interest.Human ResourcesEdAdvanceP.O. Box 909Litchfield CT 06759-0909Position is open until filled Anticipated start date ASAPEdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs activities or employment practices on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex religion age sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran marital or familial status pregnancy genetic information or status as a domestic violence victim along with any other classification protected by law. EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and all other designated youth groups.To file a complaint of discrimination write Director Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Washington DC 20250-9410 or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvances compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures including compliance with Section 504 Title VI or Title IX should contactHRedadvance.org