Transportation Training and Safety Coordinator

Transportation Department Training Specialist

Salary: $20.09 per hour - commensurate with experience

Terms/Benefits:  School Year

12 month position - 8.0 hours per day

Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life

Works under supervision of Director of Transportation to perform specialized training and to communicate safety information as it relates to the Transportation Department.

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of bus driving experience
• Possession of an Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License
• Bilingual preferred
• Previous experience training adult learners preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Prior completion of college level coursework preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess strong human relations skills and the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess a strong understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must possess an ability to deal effectively with matters of confidentiality.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must meet all Arizona school bus driver training requirements within three months of date of hire.

• Assumes primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents and completes on scene investigations in the absence of the director.
• Prepares and submits reports to District personnel and Arizona Trust as required.
• Investigates customer service complaints related to safety issues.
• Supervises bus driver trainees and others during safety related courses and/or in emergency response situations.
• Assists in screening potential driver candidates.
• Assists in developing school bus driver training programs consistent with Arizona requirements.
• Coordinates training schedules to include school bus monitor and van driver training.
• Conducts classroom and behind the wheel training for school bus drivers.
• Assists in the evaluation of driver trainees.
• Processes necessary training records.
• Provides refresher training as directed by Transportation Management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of student school bus safety programs to include school bus evacuation drills.
• Performs morning dispatch duties in directing drivers and monitors.

Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District's policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law.

The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District's Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd.,

Suite 310, Denver, CO .