DRIVER TRAINER (ONE OR MORE) @ TRANSPORTATION, 8 HRS, CONT.
Spokane Public SchoolsDescription As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. This position conducts all new and ongoing trainings for school bus drivers and operates a school bus or district vehicle over designated routes or special trips to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; observe legal and non-aggressive defensive driving practices; perform regular safety inspections; ensure the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from busses. This job reports to Transportation Supervisors and Managers. Hours/Day: 8 Continuing Role School Year Position (260 Days / 12 Months) Daily Start/End times: TBD Anticipated Start Date: TBD Benefits -Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated. SALARY: Level 2 on the Professional Technical Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. Responsibilities Evaluates behind-the-wheel performance of trainees for the purpose of ensuring that the basic skill levels are met and are in compliance with state school bus driver authorization. Organizes the annual bus driver in-service and assists the Director of Transportation with monthly/staff training meetings for the purpose of providing information and knowledge related to the District’s Transportation Department and local and state requirements and law in order for staff to perform the functions of their job. Provides classroom and behind-the-wheel training during trainee events and employee in services for the purpose of providing the skills/aptitudes required to meet annual state school bus driver certification requirements. Instructs trainees on pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines. Substitutes as a school bus driver and/or transportation vehicles (e.g. van, car, etc. and performs bus driver activities) for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or other locations in the absence of available regular drivers. Attends meetings, training, in services, etc., for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the authorization requirement/s of a school bus driver and district employee as well as conveying information. Monitors electronic equipment on buses (e.g. video, gps, route compliance, ridership, etc.) for the purpose of investigating incidents, complaints and/or accidents and resolving and/or recommending a resolution to a situation. Assists the Transportation Department in developing extended-range goals for the purpose of planning for long-term needs in accordance with the District priorities and operational goals. Responds to calls and emergency situations for the purpose of ensuring an appropriate response to the situation and requesting assistance from others to address the presenting incident. Ability to perform reasonable suspicion assessment on drivers reporting to work. Possesses leadership abilities and experience in teaching, training, and assisting in driver evaluations for the purpose of providing job knowledge ensuring basic sk…