Position: Educational Support Professional: Bus Driver (Trainer)

Department/School: Transportation

Reports To: Operations Manager

FTE: .75

Days/Year: 173

Salary Grade: N18

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2025-2026 ESP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group C)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Assists in training bus drivers and other district personnel in defensive driving techniques and other issues related to transporting students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•Conducts classroom training sessions and seminars related to safe driving techniques, equipment care, safety techniques and first aid procedures

•Assists in analyzing training needs and developing new training courses

•Conducts individual driver training and testing sessions on obstacle course and roadway and evaluates driver performance

•Records and analyzes computer data related to driver safety and training which includes monitoring related traffic information, motor vehicle records, accident reports, etc.

•Performs all duties of other driver positions as necessary

•Performs initial screening and interviewing of applicants and refers recommendations to supervisor

•Prepares written requests to and provides information to the Department of Motor Vehicles to identify drivers who have passed a "stopped" school bus

•Prepares annual school bus license renewal package

•Plans and schedules school bus evacuation drills

•Conducts training updates and instructions on new equipment, changes in rules and regulations, etc.

OTHER DUTIES

•Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

•Knowledge of applicable laws and rules governing vehicle operation

•Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of training

•Ability to effectively plan and present training courses on bus driving and related subjects

•Ability to operate a school bus safely

QUALIFICATIONS

•High School diploma or equivalent

•Must be able to obtain Certified Bus Instructor and Certified Defensive Driver certificates

•Must be able to obtain Red Cross certification to teach first aid

•Must have citation free driving record for past three years

•Two years of experience as a bus driver

•Valid driver license

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Safety and Training Coordinator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed on school buses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work involves operating a school bus. Typical positions require worker to be capable of climbing stairs, crawling, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Dragging and lifting from floor to shoulder height 60 lbs. on an occasional basis. Pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis, and lifting shoulder to overhead 20 pounds on an occasional basis.  Must be able to hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and feel the shape, size and temperature of objects.  The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.  Must pass the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination.  Subject to USDOT approved substance abuse testing program.

 

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Non-Recurring Pay: 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4 % on May paycheck). 

Base Salary Setting: Employment, assignment and salary placement, is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource.Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details. 

 

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system.  Each step represents two years of experience, based upon equivalent experience.  The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years, which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

 

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job,  provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question. 

 

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation.  Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employee’s  application and updated resume.  

 

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions and lateral transfers. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY