Student Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Student Safety Coordinator

Dept./School: Transportation

Reports to: Assistant Director of Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 8

Minimum Salary:$26.40/hr

Duty Dayts:210days

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Transportation plans administers and oversees the departments Student Ridership Safety Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with passenger (P) school bus (S) and air brake endorsements
• Must maintain compliance with all Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing CDL issuance and renewal.
• Note: Applicants must meet all current DPS and FMCSA eligibility requirements for the issuance or renewal of a commercial drivers license (CDL) including citizenship lawful presence or domicile requirements mandated by state or federal law. Eligibility requirements are subject to change based on regulatory updates.
• DOT Medical Examiners Certificate including a clear drug and alcohol screen (or the ability to obtain the MEC)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to read write and communicate and interpret documents operation and procedure manuals effectively in English
• Ability to pass required Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations and drug and alcohol testing including annual and random screenings
• Ability to direct and supervise personnel and coordinate driver operations
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Ability to operate school bus

Experience:

• One (1) year experience in driving a school bus. Must have received a satisfactory evaluation on most recent annual appraisal as school bus driver

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Ensures compliance with district policies and procedures relating to student ridership and safety procedures
• Maintains student ridership safety documentation and records
• Conducts investigations and gathers information to properly administer the safety program
• Builds promotes and maintains a supportive and cooperative relationship with students staff parents and community
• Observe and evaluate drivers for safety compliance
• Mentors drivers and provides support through Leadership by Example.
• Assist with training and instruction of drivers through student ridership safety protocol
• Interacts with campus staff regarding student safety
• Serves as a back-up bus driver or driver assistant to provide support and assistance as necessary
• Ensures that department members comply with school bus safety rules and directives

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Regularly required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch crawl lift pull or push objects from 10 to 30 pounds alone and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance. Must have correctable 20/20 vision and distinguish between colors. Must have good hearing. Noise level is generally low while in an office capacity but can be louder according to outside task activity. Occasional exposure to cold heat dampness and humidity and vehicle emissions.

APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicants training experience and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
District Employees
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line Internal Application at.Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience qualifications and professional accomplishments.

Out of District Applicants
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line External Application at.Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience qualifications and professional accomplishments.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain vacant until qualified applicant is employed.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

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