Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator 2025/26

East Irondequoit Central School District•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

There is an immediate opening for a Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator in the Transportation Department. This is a full-time, 8 hour per day position, working 12 months per year.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of New York State Department of Motor Vehicle law as it pertains to bus driver safety training and education
Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to bus operator training; good knowledge of state, town, city, and village traffic laws
Good knowledge of safety and first aid procedures
Skill in instructing other employees
Ability to maintain confidential records/files
Ability to plan, organize, and monitor programs
Patience
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Instruct new employees and retrain current employees in the driving of school buses or mini-buses and vans in compliance with New York State laws and district procedures
Plan, organize, and monitor district-wide bus driver training and safe driving programs in compliance with state laws
Evaluate drivers in compliance with Article 19A of the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles
Review accident reports, discuss incidents with the bus drivers involved and report findings to the Transportation Director or other higher-level staff member
Train drivers in the proper procedures to follow in the case of an accident or emergency
Assist classroom teachers in the delivery of safe riding instructions
Observe bus stations and student walking routes for problems and make suggestions on resolving conflicts or improving procedure
Assist the Director of Transportation in communications with representatives of state and local government agencies
Maintain records and files relative to safety and driver performance
Compile periodic, monthly and annual reports to be submitted to the Transportation Director
Operate a school bus or mini-bus under the direction of the Head Bus Driver in the transport of students