School Bus Driver/Driver Instructor

Primary Function
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.
Directly Responsible To
Transportation Services Coordinator
Work Length: 5 hrs/day
Supervision
Supervises and evaluates assigned classified staff.
Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviews any pertinent new laws and revises the training program accordingly.
• Plans and develops special programs on school bus safety and works with school administrative personnel to arrange these presentations; trains driver personnel to present programs.
• Screens and evaluates new applicants.
• Arranges for school bus driver examinations with California State Highway Patrol officials.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports.
• Evaluates the driving performance of personnel who will be driving vehicles in other departments.
• Participates in training programs related to driver training.
• Maintains a variety of records for the district and the state.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Operates a school bus over a designated route as needed.
• Attends job related meetings and activities specified by the, Transportation Services Coordinator.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the, Transportation Services Coordinator, as an adjunct to regular stated duties.
• Performs those duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.

Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving.
• Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students.
• Knowledge of the local geography and road systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of developing effective training programs.
• Knowledge of basic first aid principles and practices.
• Skill in planning and coordinating bus driver trainer programs.
• Skill in instructing and training employees in the safe and efficient operation of buses and other District vehicles as needed.
• Displays excellent communication skills.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with employees, school officials and students.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Skill in administering basic first-aid.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Satisfactory completion of the course of study offered for School Bus Driver Trainers by the California Department of Education.

Licenses:

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Office environment, driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• With or without accommodation, the ability to see and hear to conduct work, and speaking to exchange information. Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, or bending at waist to retrieve and store files. Reading, writing, and operating computer keyboard.

MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
M&O Range 515
261 days Board Approved 6/5/07