Alternative School Vehicle (Van) Driver - Transportation Department

Job Description:  Alternative School Vehicle (Van) Driver

Position Overview:

• Location: Transportation
• Compensation: Grade 6 of the ESP Salary Scale 
• Schedule: 6.5 Hours/Day
• Work Year: 10-Month
• Reports To: Assistant Supervisor of Transportation
• Benefits: Employee Benefits Summary
• Role Overview: This position provides safe and reliable transportation for up to 10 students who are unable to ride a traditional school bus. This position will serve the Foundation School in Montgomery County for the 2026/2027 school year.  Routes, schedules, and assignments may change based on student and program needs. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Must hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience: Five (5) years of driving experience, during which time a valid driver's license was held.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
  • Meet all requirements enumerated in COMAR 13A.06.06.09 (Qualifications and Disqualifications)
  • Valid driver's license with no court-ordered restrictions.
  • Have no more than two current points on driving record and have a satisfactory past driving record.
  • Receive a negative controlled substance pre-employment test.
  • Submit to drug and alcohol testing to include random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion.
  •  Ability to work well with and manage students, including students with special needs.
  • Ability to accommodate route and student changes with minimal notice.
• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Accommodations: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Provide acceptable references as to one's ability to work with and supervise students.
• Demonstrate an aptitude and competence for the position.
• Experience working with and supporting students with special needs, including managing diverse behavioral, emotional, and physical needs in a safe and respectful manner.
• Knowledge of Washington County roadways and school locations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Transport students safely to and from various schools/programs/destinations.
• Exercise professionalism and always maintain appropriate student management.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all safety regulations.
• Maintain proper use of all safety equipment including the use of special equipment.
• Exercise responsible leadership when transporting students.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is clean and in good mechanical condition 
• Operate the vehicle and follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the WCPS School Bus Driver's Manual.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Attend all in-service training courses to maintain certification.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and school system policies.
• Report all accidents immediately and complete the required reports.
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports, as required.
• Maintain discipline and report any discipline issues to proper authority.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Environmental Factors & Physical/Mental Requirements: (customize depending on position)

Reas     Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

• Mobility: Required sitting and driving for extended periods.
• Communication: Must have the use of sensory skills (seeing, reading, talking, and hearing) to effectively communicate and interact with others.
• Stress Management: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis and over 60 lbs. on an irregular basis.
  • Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• Working Conditions: Will be subjected to loud noises, community traffic conditions, hot and cold outdoor temperatures, and weather-related conditions.