Bus Driver Trainer

Bus Driver Trainer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Conduct on-the-road and class room phases of bus driver training courses; plan, implement and instruct safety programs for District bus drivers; to assure State laws, regulations and local board policies are met.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Conduct driver-training instruction in accordance with the curriculum developed by the Division of Pupil Transportation.
• Conduct the annual eight-hour update as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Evaluate driving performance of bus drivers who are experiencing traffic safety problems.
• Train and assist new drivers concerning student behavior management problems and situations.
• Coordinate communication between field drivers; monitor office and mechanical staff.
• Drive buses of varying sizes and complexity over designated routes in accordance with time schedules as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of bus driver records, including driver’s license and certificate expiration, medical expiration and training hours required for the renewal of bus driver certificate; operate computer terminal; prepare transportation reports.
• Conduct school bus driver certificate renewal training programs; conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures training programs periodically and as specifically required.
• Attend and conduct safety meetings and attend workshops to remain current concerning driving regulations and laws.
• Assist supervisor as required; dispatch drivers; provide work direction to Bus Drivers; set up routes for special education students, perform the duties of the supervisor in the supervisor's absence.
• Implement safety program as required by the State Department of Education.
• Prepare billing and payroll for special trips as required.
• Receive documents, investigate and make recommendations on complaints from parents, school personnel and driver and monitors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.

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• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving practices and methods.
• Principles, methods, techniques and strategies for training of school bus drivers.
• Provisions of the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Code and laws applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers.
• Principles methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO:

• Conduct bus driver training and safety programs.
• Operate a school bus over designated routes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Attend meetings and remain current concerning rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Possess certification with the division of Pupil Transportation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years of experience in the operation of a school bus.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Commercial driver's license; School Bus Certificate; completion and maintenance of certification by State Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor Course.