Transportation Driver Trainer

This position is for 8 hours per day at 227 days per year.
Pay for position: PSE Salary Schedule Level11 - $ 33.69

GENERAL SUMMARY
This positions responsibilities are to assist in the development and implementation of all transportation training programs for new and continuing school bus drivers bus assistants and district staff responsible for driving district vehicles or transporting students. This position will evaluate the behind the wheel practices of drivers and the skills of bus assistants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment the Driver Trainer may perform all or a combination of the following:

1. Assist with the development and instruction of the driver training programs; conducts classroom and on-site training in compliance with current state regulations and district policies; conducts in-service training for continuing certification of drivers; ensures cross training of drivers with various vehicles and equipment; provides individual training to drivers as needed; maintains training records.

2. Trains monitors and coaches bus drivers; assesses and corrects bus driver skills; observes driving; discusses bus driving problems and complaints; Assist the manager to maintain communicate and monitor performance standards; provides input to performance evaluations of drivers including traffic safety physical operation student control public and student relations; maintains driving and evaluation records.

3. Performs route checks for hazards; checks bus stops for safety and special needs accessibility for special need students.

4. Maintains current knowledge of school bus operation and safety regulations and development; disseminates information; implements changes as required.

5. Assists the manager to coordinate with district personnel on safety matters; investigates bus accidents; maintains liaison with school principals parents and the public on bus safety including emergency exit drills and procedures.

6. Drives buses as required to demonstrate or provide backup or relief in emergencies and to maintain proficiency.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

7. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines.

8. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as directed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Transportation Trainer Manager and Director of Transportation.

MENTAL DEMANDS
Required to deal with distraught or difficult individuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires visual concentration and precision; exposed to road and traffic hazards; required to ride buses with novice drivers; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases. Required to take precautions to avoid exposure to noise solvents and other dangerous fluids and materials and fumes; required to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Passage of a pre-employment physical/testing is required of this position (the district will assume the cost.)


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Education training skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment including completion of state approved driver training course five (5) years of successful bus driver experience and three (3) years of successful experience as a school bus driver trainer.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Skill in operating various models of school buses. Knowledge of safety standards laws codes rules regulations policies and procedures regarding pupil transportation. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret road and street maps. Knowledge of the districts streets highways and boundaries. Skill in effective training techniques. Skill in oral and written communication. Demonstrated skill in school bus driving. Ability to observe monitor and evaluate employee driving performance. Ability to maintain accurate records. Skill in problem solving. Ability to operate two-way radio. Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of specific software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff parents and the public.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation abuse injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Valid Washington state Class B commercial drivers license with passenger and school bus endorsement with air brake restriction removed. Mandatory drug testing is required. Valid Washington state bus driver trainer certification. Valid first aid and CPR certification. Must meet state mandated requirements for physical strength ability hearing capability and visual acuity.


PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Transportation - Drivers

CONDITIONS
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description giving consideration to the bargaining agreement. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator Debbie Carlman 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint:

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo raza etnia color religion credo nacionalidad orientacion sexual expresion o identidad de genero falta de hogar estatus migratorio o de ciudadania discapacidad neurodiversidad uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio edad condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero Debbie Carlman 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504 Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo los procedimientos de reclamacion y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite:

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