Transportation Trainer/Instructor

$26 - $36/Yr

dcsdk12 - Castle Rock, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Castle Rock, CO

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Transportation Trainer/Instructor is responsible for providing classroom and hands-on training that addresses school bus regulations and safety procedures. This role involves evaluating bus drivers and transportation educational assistants (TEA) on their knowledge and skills, maintaining required documentation for audit and compliance with state, federal, and district requirements, and ensuring the safe transportation of students. The position also focuses on developing and promoting good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bus driver licensing, training, and certificate status (drivers' license, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, CPI etc.)
• Maintain current knowledge of all FMCSR CDL rules and regulations
• Evaluate performance of bus drivers and TEA's for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state, federal, and district requirements
• Maintain manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing information for follow up action and/or proper procedures
• Perform functions of a school bus driver and/or TEA for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation needs
• Attend safety meetings and training relating to State, Federal, and district requirements for the purposes of presenting and/or acquiring information
• Schedule training and testing
• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing, and/or developing bus driver and TEA skills
• Prepare a variety of written materials (activity reports, training handouts, safety information guideline, driver evaluations, etc.)

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• Two years' bus driving experience and/or other Commercial Drivers License required experience and/or
• Two years' school district experience, PARA professional or working with Special Needs Students
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to create and present materials to large audiences
• Collaborative team player
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Operating heavy and light duty vehicles
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Nice-to-haves

• 3rd Party CDL tester and/or Federally Certified Trainer (within first year of employment) - Colorado
• CPI Certification - Colorado
• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification - Colorado

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid personal time