Position Status: Tier 1
Benefited
8 Daily Hours
Effective Date:
07/01/2024
Salary Range I
$19.00
Working Calendar:
256 Days
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Immunization Record (MMR and Hepatitis B)
Three Professional References
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
JOB DESCRIPTION
Yuma Elementary School District One
Safety and Training Specialist
Purpose Statement
The job of Safety and Training Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for providing classroom instruction and behind the wheel training bus drivers; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; and maintaining required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements. Persons in this classification are frequently required to perform the functions of a school bus driver.
This job reports to safety and Training Supervisor/Director of TransportationEssential Functions

• Assists the Safety and Training Supervisor for the purpose of standardizing and updating materials used in classroom training.
• Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills including state department of education.
• Coordinates a variety of programs for the purpose of providing information and/or recognition.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Monitors bus drivers randomly (e.g. rides routes for schedule accuracy, safety of bus stop locations, observe student loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus driver, other district personnel and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines.
• Schedules training and testing of and/or by non-district personnel for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements.
• Tracks bus driver licensing, training requirements and certificate status (e.g. driver's licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; operating heaving and light duty vehicles; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safe driving practices; provisions of the motor vehicle code and the education code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students; state licensing requirements.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency

Job Summary