School Bus Driver Instructor
School Bus Driver Instructor
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$ 5778 - 7040
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ABOUT THE JOB
- OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEESTHIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHSWE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS
SALARY
All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($5778 per month). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($7040 per month).
ABOUT THE JOB: Under general supervision of the School Bus Driver Instructor Supervisor implements a school bus driver training and safety program; reviews and evaluates school bus drivers training ensuring a high standard of performance is maintained; and performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:- Assists with planning organizing and conducting original and renewal classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in accordance with established local state and federal regulations.
- Provides in-service training for district bus drivers and remedial training as required.
- Provides input in the assessment of driving and safety skills of school bus drivers and bus drivers required to take remedial training.
- Maintains driver records; prepares and submits a variety of reports related to the California Highway Patrol Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation and California Department of Education.
- Implements a safety training program for school bus drivers and annual training for emergency bus evacuations.
- Investigates accidents involving school buses and prepares reports and recommendations regarding appropriate corrective measures and accident prevention programs; may investigate accidents involving district vehicles.
- Participates in local driving instructor groups to maintain up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations in the student transportation field.
- Maintains and updates training manuals and materials.
- May drive school buses over designated routes according to established time schedules as needed.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Five years of experience operating vehicles requiring a Class A or B commercial driver license two years of which must include driving a school bus or School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB). One year of experience training bus drivers including both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction is desired. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B California Driver License with a passenger endorsement and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Certificate with no equipment limitations issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Must possess and maintain a valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with no limitations issued by the California Department of Education Office of Student Transportation or be a Garden Grove Unified School District Bus Driver with the ability to obtain a valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with no limitations within 12 months of being selected for the position.. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record (K-4) by the oral rating exam.
Knowledge of:- Laws and regulations governing the operation of school buses including California Code of Regulations Title 13 vehicle and education codes.
- Principles methods and techniques for the training of school bus drivers.
- Safe and defensive driving practices and procedures.
- Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
- Read interpret apply and clearly explain laws regulations policies and procedures.
- Teach others to drive school buses safely and effectively.
- Conduct studies and prepare reports.
- Plan organize and conduct school bus driver training courses.
- Review and evaluate bus drivers performance including compliance with regulations and laws regarding the operation of school buses.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Use a computer to keep records and prepare reports and documents.
- Maintain effective working relationships with bus drivers school and district staff California Highway Patrol city officials and other school districts relative to bus driver training.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications.The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience multiple choice performance and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in educational programs activities or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry age color mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation parental pregnancy family or marital status immigration and citizenship status military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Copies of GGUSDs policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination Title IX Rights and Protection and Statewide Resources are available upon request.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination harassment intimidation bullying and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services Dr. Lorena Sanchez at or . Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis Director of Personnel Services at or . Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue Garden Grove CA 92840.
Pupils have the right to a free public education regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT
Employment Type
Full-Time
