Van Driver

An ESS van driver plays an integral role in assisting the school bus driver in providing a safe, orderly, and efficient transportation service for students. They support the needs of students during routine activities and emergency situations. The bus aide effectively supervises and manages the behavior of students and often provide support for an individual student or group of students with special needs and/or disabilities.

Substitute bus aides are also known as bus monitors and transportation assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs including when entering and exiting the bus
• Ensure the safe and orderly conduct of students on the bus
• Provide instruction to students regarding proper safety; ensure seat belts are worn
• Participate in scheduled emergency bus evacuation drills
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students

For a complete job description of a substitute bus aide, click here .

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High school Diploma or GED
• Pennsylvania State Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• Federal Criminal History Clearance (Act 114)
• Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168)
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• School Health Form: Physical/Tuberculosis Test

ESS Advantages

• We offer benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more!
• You’ll receive training and ongoing support
• Employee discount program and bonus opportunities
• Our partner districts routinely hire our substitutes for full-time teaching positions
• We have hundreds of local daily substitute opportunities available when you’re not in a long-term role - you can use our system to accept the jobs you want 24/7 by phone, internet, or text message

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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