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Transportation Safety Trainer I

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Transp Safety Trainer I CODE: 9550 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Transportation Safety Trainer I GRADE: 14-15 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision, trains school bus attendants/operators in vehicle operation and all other aspects of position responsibilities. Workers evaluate operator performance and provide classroom instruction in defensive driving techniques and safety related subjects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of student transportation system and school bus attendant/operator duties and requirements. Skill providing training to school bus attendants/operators. 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. 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. Three 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. Behind-the-wheel training and license examinations require sustained standing/walking in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. Sustained sitting may be required when instructing or observing bus operators, attendants, other staff.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts classroom and on-the-road training for school bus attendants/operators and non-departmental personnel, as requested.

Prepares written evaluations of performance.

Audits bus route performance of employee and recommends safe bus stops and bus stop locations.

Instructs operators and attendants in safe driving techniques and school system, local, state, and federal regulations; prepares lesson plans and records data.

Operates buses as required.

Assists with the development of training curriculum and instructional materials

Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 5/91
Date(s) Revised: 7/05, 7/12, 11/13. 12/13, 5/2022
Last Reviewed: 2010

This description may be changed at any time.