School Bus Driver Instructor

The Garden Grove Unified School District seeks a School Bus Driver Instructor to implement training and safety programs for school bus drivers. Responsibilities include conducting classroom and behind-the-wheel training, maintaining driver records, preparing reports, and investigating accidents. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a Class A or B commercial driver license, and experience in bus driving and training. This position is based in Garden Grove, CA.
ABOUT THE JOB: Under general supervision of the School Bus Driver Instructor Supervisor, implements 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.
JOB DUTIES: Assists with planning, organizing, and conducting original and renewal classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in accordance with established local, state, and federal regulations; provides in-service training for district bus drivers and remedial training, as required; provides input in the assessment of driving and safety skills of school bus drivers and bus drivers required to take 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; implements a safety training program for school bus drivers and annual training for emergency bus evacuations; investigates accidents involving school buses and prepares reports and recommendations regarding appropriate corrective measures and accident prevention programs; may investigate accidents involving district vehicles; 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; and may drive school buses over designated routes according to established time schedules as needed.
Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: 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 desired. 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.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE: 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 or be a Garden Grove Unified School District Bus Driver with the ability to obtain a valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with no limitations within 12 months of being selected for the position. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record (K-4) by the oral rating exam.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….
Knowledge of: 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; and recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
Ability to: 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 courses; review and evaluate bus drivers' performance, including compliance with regulations and laws regarding the operation of school buses; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; use a computer to keep records and prepare reports and documents; maintain effective working relationships with bus drivers, school and district staff, California Highway Patrol, city officials, and other school districts relative to bus driver training.