DEFINITION: Plans, coordinates, and conducts training programs for new bus drivers. Develops and conducts in-service training programs and evaluates the driving performance of bus drivers.

Training and Experience: • Satisfactory completion of the course of study offered for School Bus Driver Trainers by the California Department of Education. Example of Duties: • Develops a driver training program for school bus drivers. • Obtains necessary training materials and supplies, makes arrangements for classroom facilities, sets up the training schedule and contacts participants. • Conducts the driver training program as well as individual driving sessions with new trainees. • Reviews the progress of the trainees and determines whether a trainee should be dropped from the programs in conjunction with the coordinator. • Conducts in-service training programs and periodically observes drivers to evaluate their driving performance and route analysis; participates in training programs related to driver training. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of safe driving. • Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students. • Local geography and road systems; basic first aid principles and practices. • Principles and techniques of developing effective training programs. Skill in: • Planning and coordinating bus driver trainer programs. • Instructing and training employees in the safe and efficient operation of buses and other District vehicles as needed; maintaining records and preparing reports. • Displays excellent communication skills; skill in administering basic first-aid. • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with employees, school officials and students. Licenses and Certificates: • Possession of a valid California Class B/P Driver's License and a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol/Department of Motor Vehicles.

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