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Transportation Staff Assistant II

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Transportation Staff Asst II CODE: 9216 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Transportation Staff Assistant II GRADE: 13 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision, prepares school bus operator candidates to obtain the commercial driver's license (CDL) permit through targeted instruction. Leads and instructs candidates through the process and prepares them to begin the required bus operator training to become school bus operators. Workers provide classroom instruction in general knowledge, air brakes, passenger and school bus testing material. In addition, provides administrative, clerical, and logistical support for department-wide staff development trainings and coursework. Training and coursework includes professional growth, staff development, and leadership seminars.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of student transportation system and school bus operator duties and requirements. Skill providing training to school bus operator candidates. Can demonstrate knowledge of requirements for local and state school bus driver and other commercial class vehicle driver licensing and certification and related school personnel and transportation policies and regulations. Skilled in common communication methods, reading, writing, and communicating orally, and understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions. Ability to use office software such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Google, virtual teaching platforms, maintenance of databases, and web-based applications. Ability to read and follow a road map. Good human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED required. Two years of satisfactory service as a school bus operator required. Coursework in transportation, management, or other related field desirable. Experience in public speaking and/or classroom setting, working with instructional materials, virtual settings, and excellent interpersonal skills preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Maryland State Commercial Class B driver's license (or equivalent) with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Classroom instruction requires sustained standing/walking in a classroom environment. Sustained sitting may be required when instructing or observing bus operator candidates and other staff. Some instruction may take place in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts classroom instruction, and occasional instruction on school buses for school bus operator candidates and non-departmental personnel seeking a CDL permit.

Serves as a point of contact and resource for candidates and responds to related queries and requests for information.
Maintains database of candidates and their progress in obtaining the CDL permit.

Prepares lesson plans and maintains a spreadsheet to track candidates' progress in obtaining the CDL. This includes practice tests grades and test appointments at MVA.

Supports the supervisor (Safety/Training Unit), staff development specialist, and other administrative and supervisory personnel in the preparation of coursework, presentations, trainings (in-person, online, or hybrid), and other department-wide functions such as in-service and quarterly meetings.

Under supervision, researches, obtains and revises curriculum content and related training course materials as needed to support the ongoing staff development and professional growth of DOT employees.

Provides logistical support such as reserving training rooms, collecting attendance data, and other data points.

Assists with training within the department, as required.

Serves as bus operator as needed.

Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 6/2022
Date(s) Revised:
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.