2024-25 Bus Driver/trainer - Phoenix, United States - Paradise Valley USD 69

Paradise Valley USD 69

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Transportation Bus Driver/Trainer

Location:
Transportion Deptartment

11 mos, 8 hrs/day

Grade 26, $21.34 hrs

Non Interim Position

Start Date: 07/08/2024

Purpose Statement**The job of Transportation Bus Driver - Trainer is done for the purpose/s of supporting the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; and maintaining required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements; and frequently required to perform the functions of a school bus driver.

This job reports to Director of Transportation

Essential Functions**Conducts in-services and trainings (e.g. bus driver training, CPR, First Aid, discipline procedures, safety meetings, etc.) for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver and bus aide skills in accordance with federal, state and District guidelines.

Evaluates performance of bus drivers, driver applicants and bus aides for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with federal, District and state certification requirements.

Informs bus drivers and driver applicants (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, requesting follow-up action and/or implementing procedures.

Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.

Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements and certificate status (e.g. driver's licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.

Prepares a variety of documents and reports (e.g. activity reports, training handouts, safety information guidelines, driver and bus aide evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus driver, other district personnel and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines.

Responds to a variety of inquires from staff, parents, District personnel, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.

Schedules training and testing of and/or by non-district personnel for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements.

Othe
r Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

safe driving practices; provisions of the motor vehicle code and the education code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students; state licensing requirements; methods of instruction and training; first aid/CPR.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.

Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment.

Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant.

Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
adapting to changing work priorities; effective communication skills; maintaining a good rapport with employees, community and students.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.