Job Title:	Bus Driver Trainer	Closing Date:	Open until filled,
Job Number:	#65-23-24	Dates:	2023-2024 School Year
Location:	Transportation	Contract:	Approx. 3 hours per day
Opening Date:	December 15, 2023	Salary:	$36.29 Per Hour

 

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12.  Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

 Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our “backyard” is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains.  Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar.  Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at  https://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Interested applicants must fill out the application completely and attach the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position
• A current resume
• Two or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)
• Three confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references
• High School Diplom

Note:  Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.

 

Questions?  Contact Crystal Plotkin in Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA  98294

 

Essential Job Functions: 

This position’s responsibilities are, under general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to organize and conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training and refresher training for District bus drivers; to maintain current knowledge of driving, training and safety requirements; to perform duties of a bus driver related to special assigned schedules and to do related work as required.

• Instructs and assists bus drivers in the performance of their duties.
• Supervises vehicle operation of drivers.
• Evaluates driver knowledge and skills and performance standards related to efficiency, safety and legality.
• Prepares and maintains current and legal training progress reports.
• Coordinates training activities with Dispatcher to insure maximum efficiency of transportation service.
• May investigate special problems related to bus stops, loadings, etc.
• Conducts road tests and orientation to new vehicles.
• Performs standard bus driving duties related to special assigned schedules.
• Assists in routine departmental functions, as requested.
• Implements student passenger safety regulations and procedures.
• Investigates all accidents.
• Monitors performance of evacuation exercises biannually each school year.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• State and local traffic laws and regulations
• Geographical conditions of the District.
• Safe driving practices and procedures.
• Methods used in training bus drivers.
• Washington Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code requirements pertaining to pupil transportation.

Ability to:

• Schedule and conduct effective classroom and behind-the-wheel training programs for bus drivers.
• Safely operate a school bus.
• Supervise and motivate bus drivers.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare correct reports.
• Deal effectively with the public and District personnel.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• Two years of experience as a school bus driver.
• Two years of experience as a driver trainer.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License with a Commercial Driver’s License Passenger endorsement.
• School Bus Driver Authorization, issued by the Office of School Public Instruction (OSPI).
• Possession of a valid School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate Issued by Pupil Transportation / OSPI.
• Valid first aid card.

 

BENEFITS OFFERED: For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, paid time off including sick leave, vacation pay, holidays, personal days, and bereavement leave. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

 

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

* Medical plans with prescription benefits * Long-term disability insurance

* Dental plans * Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement

* Vision plans * Dependent Care Assistance Program

 

CONDITIONS:   EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.  The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 requires all employees of Washington public school districts to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated currently means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current  employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of  employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law.  In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the  Washington State Patrol.

 

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer.  The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA  98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant’s expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition  of employment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

                               “Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students.”