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Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Lead and coordinate training. Conduct on-the-road and classroom phases of bus driver training courses. Effectively plan, implement and instruct safety programs for district bus drivers to assure state laws, and local board policies are met.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law
Two years of experience operating a school bus
Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements
Completion and maintenance of certification by State Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor Course
Must have ability to obtain certification with the division of Pupil Transportation and meet all requirements for the bus driver position.
Safe driving practices and methods
Principles, methods, techniques and strategies for training of school bus drivers
Provisions of the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Code and laws applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers
Principle methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system
Technical aspects in field of specialty
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites

Responsibilities

Conduct driver training instruction in accordance with the curriculum developed by the Division of Pupil Transportation.
Supervise and coordinate training schedules for all driver trainers and trainees.
Conduct the annual eight hour update as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations.
Train and assist new drivers concerning student behavior management problems and situations.
Conduct school bus driver certificate renewal training programs; conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures training programs required.
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Attend safety meetings and attend workshops to remain current concerning driving regulations, policies and laws
Operate a school bus for designated routes
Observe legal and defensive driving practices
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Follow oral and written directions effectively
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Assist supervisor as needed
Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purpose and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.