Bus Driver Instructor
About The Position
Under general supervision and direction of the Transportation Director, the Training Supervisor is responsible for both behind-the-wheel and classroom training programs; assists in the investigation of accidents and/or personnel involving district vehicles; prepares records and reports on training activities including original trainee records and ongoing records for all school bus drivers pursuant to requirements mandated by law; operate a school bus as required. The Bus Driver Instructor must be certified by the California Department of Education (CDE) and California High Patrol to provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training. This position differs from that of the Bus Driver in that it is a senior-level position and evaluates the work performance of prospective and current bus driver personnel. The Bus Driver instructor will conduct training programs for new and veteran drivers and will develop training materials that comply with all vehicle codes and regulations and bus safety techniques.
Requirements
- Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent.
- Completion of California Department of Education (CDE) School Bus Driver Instructor Course Certification.
- Valid California Class A or B operator's license.
- Current California State Certified Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with nothing more than automatic transmission restriction.
- Must be certified by the California Department of Education (CDE) and California High Patrol to provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training.
- Ability to sit at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations for extended periods of time.
- Ability to see and read, with or without visual aids, laws and codes, rules, policies and other printed matter, computer screens and printouts.
- Ability to read traffic signage.
- Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and hear and understand speech on the telephone or radio.
- Ability to speak in audible tones aloud and on the radio so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations and over the sounds encountered while operating the bus.
- DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check.
- TB Test within the last 60 days.
- Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
- Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY).
- Pre-Employment Physical Evaluation conducted through the District (Minimum 50 pounds).
Responsibilities
- Provide behind-the-wheel and classroom training programs.
- Assist in the investigation of accidents and/or personnel involving district vehicles.
- Prepare records and reports on training activities, including original trainee records and ongoing records for all school bus drivers.
- Operate a school bus as required.
- Conduct training programs for new and veteran drivers.
- Develop training materials that comply with all vehicle codes and regulations and bus safety techniques.
- Evaluate the work performance of prospective and current bus driver personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
