JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises a school bus driver training and safety program; reviews and evaluates school bus drivers' training ensuring a high standard of performance is maintained; and performs related work as required.

JOB DUTIES: Plans, organizes, and oversees a school bus driver training and safety program; plans, organizes, and conducts original and renewal classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in accordance with established local, state, and federal regulations; supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of School Bus Driver Instructor(s) and School Bus Delegated Trainers; plans, organizes, and provides in-service training for district bus drivers and remedial training, as required; and may provide training to other department staff as needed; identifies departmental training needs including in-service, renewal, and remedial training; maintains driver records; prepares and submits a variety of reports related to the California Highway Patrol, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation, and California Department of Education; establishes and maintains a safety training program for school bus drivers and annual training for emergency bus evacuations; initiates and implements the administration of the district's random drug testing program for school bus drivers and safety sensitive personnel as required; investigates accidents involving school buses and prepares reports and recommendations regarding appropriate corrective measures and accident prevention programs; may investigate accidents involving district vehicles; consults with the California Highway Patrol concerning regulations governing school bus operations, original and renewal testing appointments, and school bus accidents; participates in local driving instructor groups to maintain up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations in the student transportation field; may provide input in the evaluation of school bus drivers and bus drivers required to take remedial training; may assist in the review of bus routes, runs, and stops to monitor and ensure safety compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; and may drive school buses over designated routes according to established schedules as needed.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Five years of experience operating vehicles requiring a Class A or B commercial driver license, two years of which must include driving a school bus or School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB). One year of experience training bus drivers, including both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B California Driver License with a passenger endorsement and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Certificate, with no equipment limitations, issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with no limitations issued by the California Department of Education Office of Student Transportation. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record (K4, DMV Print Out) by the oral rating exam.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Laws and regulations governing the operation of school buses including California Code of Regulations Title 13, vehicle and education codes; principles, methods, and techniques for the training of school bus drivers; safe and defensive driving practices and procedures; and recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.

Ability to:Read, interpret, apply, and clearly explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures; teach others to drive school buses safely and effectively; conduct studies and prepare reports; plan, organize, and conduct school bus driver training and safety programs; review and evaluate bus drivers' performance, including compliance with regulations and laws regarding the operation of school buses; supervise and train assigned staff; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; use a computer to keep records and prepare reports and documents; and maintain effective working relationships with bus drivers, school and district staff, California Highway Patrol, state and local officials, and other school districts relative to bus driver training.