LOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Substitute Van Driver

Position: Substitute Van Driver

Hourly rate to be determined based upon Classified contract salary schedule step 1 (Currently

$12.75 p/h)                                                                                 
Hours and days may vary and on call as needed

Lowell School District seeks outstanding candidates for the positions of Substitute Van Driver for Lowell High School and Lundy Elementary students. Our drivers operate District vehicles to safely transport students between school and home, on field trips and school activities.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

*Clean driving record

*Ability to attain First Aid, CPR and ICC Physical cards

*Ability to drive vans and pass type 10 vehicle test requirements

*Knowledge of immediate geographic area

*Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity

*Desire and ability to work a split shift with reliable attendance

*Strong interpersonal skills

*Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures

*Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity

*Ability to work efficiently with special needs children

*Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and submit fingerprints

Working Conditions:

• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Ability to bend and twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl. Ability to reach in all directions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to carry up to 50 pounds. Moderate to high stress level

Physical Abilities:

• Visual acuity to monitor students and student activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and monitor student behavior and communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment
• Physical agility to lift and carry light objects; bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching and reaching in all directions to assist students
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an efficient fashion

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On-going and open until further notice

Applications are available at the Lowell High School office or online at www.lowell.k12.or.us under

Employment Opportunities (classified application). Current employees with application on file can submit a letter of interest for this position. Additional information and references may be requested.

Please send all application materials attention to Michelle Stephens at the Lowell School District:

65 S. Pioneer, Lowell OR 97452

Phone (541) 937-2105 ext. 303/ FAX 937-2112

Lowell School District is an equal opportunity employer.