School Bus Driver Trainer

About the role

Train, review and appraise the skill and safety of new and continuing School Bus Drivers, as assigned; operate a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to and from school; participate in the routine inspection, cleaning and servicing of school buses.

Responsibilities

• Train, review and appraise the skill and safety of new and continuing School Bus Drivers
• Operate a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to and from school
• Participate in the routine inspection, cleaning and servicing of school buses

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree OR Higher Education Degree
• Valid School Bus Driver Special Certificate
• School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate
• California Department of Motor Vehicles printout (original)

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Safe and defensive driving practices
• State and local traffic laws and regulations
• Principles and techniques of conducting classroom and behind-the-wheel training
• Proper operation of school buses
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students
• First aid procedures
• Policies and procedures related to the releasing of special education students to teachers and parents
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to:

• Plan and conduct a school bus driver training program
• Train and evaluate school bus drivers
• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance
• Maintain order among students on a school bus
• Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Learn and follow designated routes, stops and time schedules
• Read and interpret maps
• Administer first aid to ill or injured children
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively with others
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements / Certificates

• First Aid certificate
• Complete and pass a California Highway Patrol examination
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record to ensure liability insurance coverage
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination (cost borne by the District)
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted if selected
• A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview