JOB DETAILS | |
Job Class Description: BUS DRIVER TRAINER | Class Code: 7933 |
Job Title: LEAD BUS DRIVER TRAINER | |
Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE | |
Position Type: FULL-TIME | FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT |
Reports To: TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR | *Location: TRANSPORTATION |
Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7933 Hours Per Day: 8.0 Contracted Days: 261 days/year | |
QUALIFICATIONS | |
Required: 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 Two years of experience operating a school bus Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B Drivers License with passenger and school bus endorsements Completion and maintenance of certification by State Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor Course Must have ability to obtain certification with the division of Pupil Transportation and meet all requirements for the bus driver position. 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 Principle methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system Technical aspects in field of specialty Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer e-mail and websites | |
JOB DESCRIPTION | |
Job Summary: Lead and coordinate training. Conduct on-the-road and classroom phases of bus driver training courses. Effectively plan implement and instruct safety programs for district bus drivers to assure state laws and local board policies are met. Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct driver training instruction in accordance with the curriculum developed by the Division of Pupil Transportation. Supervise and coordinate training schedules for all driver trainers and trainees. Conduct the annual eight hour update as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations. Train and assist new drivers concerning student behavior management problems and situations. Conduct school bus driver certificate renewal training programs; conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures training programs required. Maintain accurate records and documentation Attend safety meetings and attend workshops to remain current concerning driving regulations policies and laws Operate a school bus for designated routes Observe legal and defensive driving practices Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Follow oral and written directions effectively Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Assist supervisor as needed Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purpose and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools. | |
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location duties responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district. Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment. *Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change. | |
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Support employee with year-to-year contract 2. Participates in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA) | |
Date of Last Revision: 12.9.25 |
Required Experience:
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