Bus Driver Instructor (Part-time) (VDOE Certified)

Job Overview

The Bus Driver Instructor is assigned to a route, and in addition is responsible for classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel instruction, retraining instruction, transport van training, third party CDL testing if necessary, and other duties as assigned. The Bus Driver Instructor assists the Transportation Area Supervisor in charge of training. The work includes operating a school bus and field observation of school bus drivers and attendants.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Instructs all areas of training and staff education provided by the Division of Transportation Training Office
• Assists in the preparation of materials for all training sessions
• Performs field observations and ride-along observations
• Assists supervisors in daily school bus operations, to include providing safe transportation of students, maintaining effective control of students, and assisting bus attendants in boarding and securing students in the bus seats
• Assists with the Transportation In-Service Meeting twice yearly, open house recruitment events, and public relations events

• Provides third-party testing for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as required

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Four (4) years of driving experience

Minimum age of 20

Licenses and Certifications

Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsement for a minimum of 2 years

In the state of Virginia (VA Code Section 46.2-341.4), and specifically when referencing the commercial driver's license (CDL), an "employee" is defined as:

• a payroll employee
• a person employed under a lease or contract or,
• a person who has applied for employment and whose employment is contingent upon obtaining a CDL.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The ability to obtain a completed physician's certificate (School Bus Driver's Application for Physician Certificate, form EB.001) which is required under the provision of Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia and Regulations of the Virginia Board of Education) with controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and Loudoun County Public Schools
• Knowledge of school bus operations, traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, local street and road system, and basic mechanical principles of motor vehicle operations
• Advanced level of verbal and written fluency in English is required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents; carry out written and oral instructions; and operate a two-way radio
• Possess or ability to obtain National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Instructor Certifications within six months of hire
• Ability to complete the DOT mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors within the first 90 days of employment
• Obtain certification as a Virginia School Bus Driver Trainer and DMV Third-Party Tester as required

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Personnel

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.

Reports to: Supervisor, Area Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: as needed

Salary Level: Band Rates:Band 10 - $29.17

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-certified