School Bus Driver Trainer

Salary: $39,403.00 - $66,967.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: 260 days, 8 hours per day
Job Number: 16712
Department: OP - Student Transportation
Opening Date: 11/10/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Description
Plans, develops and implements new driver training classes, recertification classes (to include, defensive driving, PBIS/student conduct, and first aid, CPR and AED); accident prevention classes for drivers who have avoidable accidents, and other staff development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares lesson plans for staff development using established practices of development;
• Coordinates and ensures accuracy of the system-wide school bus driver database, including driver information related to staff development, certification, training, retraining, and recertification. Maintains an accurate, comprehensive electronic file of all individuals completing the driver training class;
• Sends files of new drivers to the appropriate Area Office;
• Provides support to a specific Area by assisting with specific training for Area assigned drivers.. This may include training with students on board or driving to support the Area when needed;
• Ensures training is in compliance with VDOE, DMV and laws that govern transportation for students with special needs;
• Accurately maintains the school bus accident database and produces a weekly report to designate type of accident/incident, Area Office and whether the accident was avoidable or unavoidable;
• Develops and implements staff development opportunities that address training needs; Coordinates and supervises all Department of Motor Vehicle functions to include, 3rd-party testing, driver record requests, and managing the "Watch List";
• Coordinates the Safe Driver Awards program;
• Coordinates the annual School Bus Road-e-o;
• Conducts classroom and behind the wheel school bus driver training throughout the year, including summer sessions, that conforms to state and local procedures; files attendance sheets;
• Reviews current materials as they become available and recommends changes and revisions to the current training program;
• Provides remediation training tailored to the needs of the individual(s);
• Evaluates both new drivers and returning drivers according to established procedures;
• Conducts all training, evaluation and testing necessary and required in order for an individual to be eligible for employment once the program is completed;
• Coordinates the mentoring of new drivers to include new driver check-ins within 5 work days,

between 7-10 work days, and 4 weeks, then, as needed;

• Promotes pupil ride safety by participating in selected events to include Back to School Nights, summer orientation for new, young riders, annual county fair, school career days, etc.;
• Handles all administrative duties related to each driver training class to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements to include scheduling classes, maintaining the driver database and handling the DMV required functions;
• Serves as a resource to drivers, assistant directors, and staff by providing staff development training information for newsletters or in-service meetings;
• Assists with evaluating stop locations to ensure safe pick and drop off for students, and safe maneuvering of the bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Report Preparation:

Prepares requests for training materials to Manager of Safety and Training and the Director's Office
Equipment Operation:

Office equipment such as computer, keyboard, printer, facsimile, multi-line telephone, as well as equipment for classroom presentations, such as computer and video projector
Contacts:

Daily close and personal contact with transportation personnel and regular contact with DMV regarding licensing and testing; Department of Education for curriculum materials and resources related to training; other federal, state and local agencies that serve as resources related to training.
Work Direction:

Directly supervises all Bus Driver Trainers, and individuals during classroom and behind the wheel training.
Supervision:

Supervises new school bus driver trainees during training.
Decision Making:

Has authority to make decisions related to evaluation of trainees and to make recommendations regarding eligibility to become a school bus driver based on training evaluations.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:

N/A
Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, with bus noise loud during behind the whe
Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and attitudes required of school bus drivers and school bus operations. Demonstrated ability to instruct and evaluate new drivers on a variety of topics and using a variety of school buses; to work independently, to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; to analyze and resolve problems related to trainees' grasp of learning and the driving tasks; to communicate effectively both orally and written; to guide, direct, teach, and counsel trainees. In addition, one must have the ability and skill to make assessments of the readiness of trainees; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Requires excellent organization skills.

Requirements
Retention of valid certification of the Virginia Department of Education's course for driver trainers using, "Virginia School Bus Driver Training Curriculum Guide". Completion of CPR, AED, and first aid instructor certification within 6 months of hire. Completion of DMV Third Party Examiner certification within 1 year of hire. Education and training, or experiences sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, as well as meets all federal, state and local requirements for a school bus driver in Chesterfield County. This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driving History Check
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

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Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving a child?

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Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?

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Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, and meet all federal, state and local requirements for a school bus driver in Chesterfield County?

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This position requires you to operate school division vehicles. Do you consent to allow Chesterfield County Public Schools to conduct a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) check on your driving record?

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