Lead Trainer/Driver - Transporation 2026/2027 SY

About the role

The Lead Trainer/Driver is responsible for all aspects of the student transportation training program including initial onboarding, annual and as needed refresher training and maintaining all training and certification records.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus as a backup driver as needed for scheduled routes to and from school, educational field trips and sporting events
• Maintains order among the passengers, supervises their behavior and enforces district standards of conduct on buses
• Administers first-aid when necessary
• Maintains interior and exterior of the bus clean and neat
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations
• Keeps record of mileage, and the number of students transported as required
• Attends monthly safety meetings
• Must be able to react professionally for the safety of the students in the event of an emergency
• Assists the Transportation Supervisor and Assistant Director in the management of the transportation department
• Maintains an excellent working knowledge and application of bus routes, field trip requirements, schedules and vehicle reservation requirements
• Works with the Transportation Supervisor and Assistant Director to schedule monthly safety meetings and trainings
• Creates and maintains compliant and effective standardized lesson plans, assessments and training modules
• Manages and schedules training for all transportation staff according to local, state, and/or federal regulations
• Conducts training for all new bus drivers and refresher training as needed for bus drivers and other transportation staff including classroom instruction, behind the wheel training, safety protocols and policy review
• Provides training on student management, defensive driving, emergency procedures, ADA requirements; identifies skill gaps and provides targeted training
• Plans and delivers refresher courses, annual safety meetings and continuing education to ensure staff remain current on best practices and regulatory changes
• Provides additional support to drivers as needed through structured coaching plans