Bus Driver Trainer

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classification: Classified

Job Title: Bus Driver Trainer

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Calendar: Bus Driver Trainer

Salary: Grade 113

Job Goal

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, the Bus Driver Instructor will organize, conduct, and oversee the classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and ongoing safety training for school bus drivers, ensuring compliance with Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) regulations and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (S) and school bus (P) endorsements.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) School Bus Driver Certification.
• Successful completion of AZDPS School Bus Driver Instructor training and certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a school bus driver.
• Experience as a school bus driver trainer preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a safe and professional driving record.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening and obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  
  

Core Job Functions

• Develop and deliver comprehensive classroom instruction on safe driving practices, Arizona traffic laws, school bus regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers, focusing on safe operation of school buses, route navigation, and passenger management.
• Provide ongoing training and refresher courses to maintain driver skills and knowledge.
• Evaluate driver performance and provide constructive feedback to improve skills and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, evaluations, and driver certifications.
• Ensure compliance with all Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) regulations and standards for school bus drivers and transportation.
• Stay current with changes in laws, regulations, and best practices for school bus transportation.
• Promote a culture of safety and responsibility among school bus drivers.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of school buses to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
  
  

Core Values/Professional Qualities

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making and an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Positions in this classification typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job. Employees must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to using push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for various machines. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently. Employees may be required to climb ladders to perform various cleaning or maintenance tasks. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.