Transportation Instructor

About the role

This position is responsible for conducting classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training for various types of drivers employed by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

Responsibilities

• Conducts classroom instruction and practical skills assessments for behind-the-wheel training for new and existing school bus drivers and other FCPS commercial-class vehicle drivers.
• Develops training curriculum and instructional materials, including presentations, videos, and training documents.
• Assists in recommending areas of improvement in training curriculum and training delivery methods.
• Trains drivers on the operation of school buses, including special needs student transportation requirements.
• Administers testing as a proctor for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle's Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP).
• Provides on-the-job training sessions, evaluates driver learning ability, and recommends certification.
• Documents hiring recommendations and observes, evaluates, and records bus driver performance.
• Performs on-site inspections and investigations of FCPS vehicle crashes, documents incidents, and provides reports to management.
• Trains personnel in other FCPS offices, local school districts, and Fairfax County personnel for initial certification.
• Supports driver trainees and office staff with basic computer technology, timesheets, remote learning, and email access.
• Serves as a liaison with state and county entities related to licensing requirements, third-party tester requirements, and obtaining permits.
• Drives buses during training and may drive on regular or reduced routes as needed.
• Completes required transportation training and recertification activities.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in school bus driving with no preventable crashes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification within 90 days of employment and maintain recertification in accordance to prescribed timelines.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to school bus driver and other commercial class vehicle drivers licensing and certification.
• Knowledge of guidelines and best practices in the safe transportation of students in a K-12 environment, to include special equipment needs.
• Knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County and neighboring counties.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to present information in a classroom training environment and to perform behind-the-wheel training activities.
• Ability to make concise objective judgments and analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure a program meets its goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Commercial driver's license CDL-B with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements with air brakes.
• Certification in emergency first aid, CPR, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
• Satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and completed School Bus Driver's Physician Certificate.
• Completed or shall complete within one (1) year of employment, the "New Director/Supervisor" class conducted by the Virginia Department of Education.

Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to school bus driver and other commercial class vehicle drivers licensing and certification.
• Knowledge of guidelines and best practices in the safe transportation of students in a K-12 environment, to include special equipment needs.
• Knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County and neighboring counties.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to present information in a classroom training environment and to perform behind-the-wheel training activities.
• Ability to make concise objective judgments and analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure a program meets its goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$64,992 - $112,450 Salary Range

Schedule

Biweekly Pay Frequency