School Bus Driver Instructor Supervisor

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises 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.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees a school bus driver training and safety program.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts original and renewal classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in accordance with established local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of School Bus Driver Instructor(s) and School Bus Delegated Trainers.
• Plans, organizes, and provides in-service training for district bus drivers and remedial training, as required; and may provide training to other department staff as needed.
• Identifies departmental training needs including in-service, renewal, and 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.
• Establishes and maintains a safety training program for school bus drivers and annual training for emergency bus evacuations.
• Initiates and implements the administration of the district's random drug testing program for school bus drivers and safety sensitive personnel as required.
• Investigates accidents involving school buses and prepares reports and recommendations regarding appropriate corrective measures and accident prevention programs; may investigate accidents involving district vehicles.
• Consults with the California Highway Patrol concerning regulations governing school bus operations, original and renewal testing appointments, and school bus accidents.
• 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 provide input in the evaluation of school bus drivers and bus drivers required to take remedial training.
• May assist in the review of bus routes, runs, and stops to monitor and ensure safety compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• May drive school buses over designated routes according to established schedules as needed.

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 required. 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.

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.

Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record (K4, DMV Print Out) by the oral rating exam
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• 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 and safety programs.
• Review and evaluate bus drivers' performance, including compliance with regulations and laws regarding the operation of school buses.
• Supervise and train…