East Central

DESCRIPTION: Provides direction, leadership, coaching, and mentoring of bus drivers. Provides classroom instruction and behind the wheel training for all new applicants. On an ongoing day to day basis, provide a direct comprehensive safety and training program for all vehicle drivers. Maintain required documents for audit and compliance with state certifications, district/state/federal requirements. Resolve concerns related to safe and efficient student transportation in collaboration with the Director of Transportation while maintaining confidentiality at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned Conducts classroom and behind the wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing, and/or developing bus driver skills, mandated by state, federal and MN Department of Education rules and regulations. Evaluates performance of bus drivers and driver applicants for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state certification requirements. Informs bus drivers and driver applicant (e.g. rules, regulations, laws procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, requesting follow-up action and/or implementing procedures. Maintain training manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail. Monitor and conduct school bus emergency evacuation drills. Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements, and certificate status for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Prepares a variety of documents and reports (e.g. training handouts, safety information, guidelines, driver evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus drivers, other district personnel and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines. Schedules training and testing for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements. Emergency procedures, mountain and adverse weather training included. Coordinates all bus drivers (e.g. employee concerns/problems, directing work, disciplining, employee performance appraisals, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and ensuring department’s work goal are achieved in collaboration with the Director of Transportation. Perform duties as a Bus Driver as needed.