School Bus Driver - Trainer

School Bus Driver – Trainer

12 Month Position / 8 Hours Per Day

Position Summary: Transports students to and from school daily. Ensures that school bus drivers and monitors are properly trained and the bus routes are staffed appropriately.

Qualifications : An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requires 2 to 5 years of job-related prior experience.

Current CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

First Aid and CPR training required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned

Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.

Manage student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.

Conduct and logs pre-trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles and sleeping children.

Maintain and track route data as mandated by school and state regulations.

Perform CPR and First Aid on the bus as needed.

Report mechanical problems to District mechanics.

Maintain the confidentiality of students’ discipline and medical records.

Conduct monthly safety drills with students.

Interpret routes and maps and anticipates and analyzes road conditions and hazards.

Investigate parent concerns and bus stop questions.

Provide training for new school bus drivers/ monitors on vehicle and safety operations.

Provide follow-up training for drivers/monitors after an incident.

Develop and document training programs and related materials for bus drivers/monitors.

Conduct safety meetings and group training refreshers throughout the year and at the back-to-school orientation

Supply schools with video from buses. Repair/monitor camera systems.

Aid in the District’s School Bus Safety Program.

Answer telephone, document messages and/or route calls when needed.

Distribute correspondence including forms and memos to appropriate mailboxes and parties of concern.

Conduct driver/monitor ride along and provide ongoing feedback for probationary and yearly evaluations.

Provide back-up to Dispatcher as needed

COMPENSATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED , 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals who wish to apply for this position should submit an on-line application at: bit.ly/employmentmsdr9

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

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