What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver Trainer position at McCracken?
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.