Transportation Training Support Specialist

Description:
8 hrs./day
12 Month Calendar


Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP

Application Deadline:
January 26 2026 ï½ 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
External Candidates: Apply on-line at please apply as an external candidate.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
2. 3 years of school bus transportation safety training experience preferred or other relevant experience
3. Strong leadership interpersonal and organizational skills
4. Exceptional group presentation skills
5. Well-developed time management skills
6. Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player
7. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint etc) and transportation related software
8. Ability to provide direction coaching and mentoring to employees while creating an environment that encourages and values employee input and feedback
9. Valid drivers license with the ability to obtain a Minnesota CDL license with school bus and passenger endorsement
10. Knowledge of federal and state laws and rules related to school bus drivers
11. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally ethnically racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all aspects of safety compliance for drivers
2. Provides behind the wheel and classroom instruction to district bus drivers and prospective bus drivers
3. Lead design and implement initial and recurrent training programs for drivers chaperones and crossing guards
4. Provides work direction to the district school bus driver trainers
5. Conducts a safety assembly for students in each elementary school. Trains and installs fifth grade school patrol members each fall.
6. Provides on going safety program for transportation employees including the use of video posters workshops and individual employee conferences
7. Works with contractors in all aspects of their safety programs
8. Coordinates with school administration annual student safety assembly for each elementary school
9. Teaches state required course for beginning drivers which includes instruction in certification vehicle components first aide emergency procedures driving fundementals defensive driving discipline of student passenger and community relations.
10. Investigates current and potential bus stop locations and makes recommendations based on safety and logistical considerations. Responds to parent requests regarding safety at bus stops
11. Takes proactive approach to school parking lot safety issues and collaborates with a diverse group of school administrators and drivers to effectively resolve school parking lot issues
12. Conducts accident investigations including interviewing parties involved damage assessment findings reports observations and conclusions
13. Drives school bus routes when necessary
14. Accepts other responsibilities as assigned by Coordinator of Transportation

Responsible To:
Coordinator of Transportation

Compensation:
Level 11 - Special Staff
$69003 - 74641 (2025-26) depending on qualifications
Excellent benefits

If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance dental insurance life insurance long term disability insurance sick-leave state pension plan tax-deferred retirement savings account and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available atEmployee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission ofEducating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity engagement and belonging for all students and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy) and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice serving more than 29000 students and 160000 residents in the cities of Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Burnsville Coates Empire Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County with more than 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities including vocational opportunities on the basis of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status familial status* disability status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity membership or activity in a local human rights commission* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources Joel Milteer ï½ ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ï½ ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ï½ ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ï½ ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.