What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Safety Trainer I (ad closes 03/11/25) position at Montgomery County Public Schools?
Summary Description
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.
Certificate License
Possession of a valid Maryland State Commercial Class B driver's license (or equivalent) with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements.
Job Specific Information
Duty hours are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. You must have at least three (3) years of satisfactory bus operator experience. Must be comfortable presenting classroom instruction to large, diverse audiences, with the ability to ensure attendees have a clear understanding of presented materials. Ability to successfully complete a 3-day driver instructor classroom certification workshop.
Job
Support Services Staff Dev
Job Grade
14-15
Organization
Offices
Primary Location
Rockville
Schedule
Full-time
Working Months
12
Shift
Day Job
Job Posting
Mar 3, 2025, 2:03:36 PM
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 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.
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.
Certificate License
Possession of a valid Maryland State Commercial Class B driver's license (or equivalent) with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements.
Job Specific Information
Duty hours are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. You must have at least three (3) years of satisfactory bus operator experience. Must be comfortable presenting classroom instruction to large, diverse audiences, with the ability to ensure attendees have a clear understanding of presented materials. Ability to successfully complete a 3-day driver instructor classroom certification workshop.
Job
Support Services Staff Dev
Job Grade
14-15
Organization
Offices
Primary Location
Rockville
Schedule
Full-time
Working Months
12
Shift
Day Job
Job Posting
Mar 3, 2025, 2:03:36 PM
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 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.
