School Van Drivers 2025-2026

Description

Title: School Van Drivers (Full Time/Part Time(s))

Appointment: School Year 2025-2026

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.

Position Summary:

The school van driver will be responsible for providing transportation support to assist faculty, staff, and students in achieving goals through shuttling between our two campuses, field trips, and athletic activities. The full-time position is a split shift working a minimum of 6 hours a day and qualifies for school provided benefits. Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required.

Additional duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate the assigned vehicle safely and legally, following all motor vehicle laws and school transportation policies.
   
• Maintain open communication with the transportation director regarding route changes, student updates, safety concerns, mechanical issues, or delays.
   
• Drive a passenger van along designated routes and schedules, using a communication device to stay in contact with the transportation office.
   
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and ensure proper use of safety equipment such as seat belts, car seats, and securement devices.
   
• Keep accurate records of routes, mileage, student passengers, and update route sheets regularly.
   
• Provide basic first aid when needed and be prepared to assist students with medical or health considerations.
   
• Only transport authorized students and ensure they are picked up and dropped off at approved stops.
   
• Keep the van clean inside and out, including windows, and promote the proper care and use of school property.
   
• Attend required transportation meetings, participate in emergency dismissals, and be available for school trips or field events as assigned.
   
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times, promoting a respectful and safe environment for students and staff.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED certificate required. Candidates should possess the following:

• Must be 21 years of age or older 
• Clean driving record  
• Laurel can train/van certify if qualified 
• Maintain the Van Driver Certification form issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
• Detail oriented and punctual
• Knowledge of the local area in order to provide best routes of transportation
• Must pass BCI/FBI background check
• Must pass physical (T8)
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly

Salary: Starting at $21 per hour. Comprehensive benefits package for a full time employee available.

To Apply: Please see www.laurelschool.org for further information and a job application.

Work Environment

Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known.

Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.