What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator 2025/26 position at East Irondequoit Central School District?
There is an immediate opening for a Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator in the Transportation Department. This is a full-time, 8 hour per day position, working 12 months per year.
Job responsibilities are but not limited to the following:
- Instruct new employees and retrain current employees in the driving of school buses or mini-buses and vans in compliance with New York State laws and district procedures
- Plan, organize, and monitor district-wide bus driver training and safe driving programs in compliance with state laws
- Evaluate drivers in compliance with Article 19A of the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles
- Review accident reports, discuss incidents with the bus drivers involved and report findings to the Transportation Director or other higher-level staff member
- Train drivers in the proper procedures to follow in the case of an accident or emergency
- Assist classroom teachers in the delivery of safe riding instructions
- Observe bus stations and student walking routes for problems and make suggestions on resolving conflicts or improving procedure
- Assist the Director of Transportation in communications with representatives of state and local government agencies
- Maintain records and files relative to safety and driver performance
- Compile periodic, monthly and annual reports to be submitted to the Transportation Director
- Operate a school bus or mini-bus under the direction of the Head Bus Driver in the transport of students
Additional characteristics, skills preferred:
- Thorough knowledge of New York State Department of Motor Vehicle law as it pertains to bus driver safety training and education
- Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to bus operator training; good knowledge of state, town, city, and village traffic laws
- Good knowledge of safety and first aid procedures
- Skill in instructing other employees
- Ability to maintain confidential records/files
- Ability to plan, organize, and monitor programs
- Patience
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus
- Possession of a current Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake and *P* (Passenger) endorsement and *S* (School Bus) endorsement, issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment
- 19-A Certified Examiner Certification
- School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) Certification
- Must meet all other State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment.
Civil Service Title: Head Bus Driver
Job Number: Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator 2025/26