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Duties

Safety and Driver Training Officer. This is a 10-month, 8 hour a day position that supports the students, families and staff of Mahomet-Seymour Schools in a safe, positive and encouraging manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serves as safety officer for the Transportation Department.
  • Ensures that state and local traffic laws and regulations are adhered to.
  • Inspects school buses for the purpose of meeting safety regulations.
  • Implements safe and defensive driving practices with new and current bus drivers.
  • Monitors student behaviors to ensure the safe transportation of all passengers.
  • Trains and evaluates school bus drivers in accordance with Entry Level Drivers Training (ELDT) requirements.
  • Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements and certificate status for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Oversees in-service and training of all bus drivers and monitors (e.g. CPR, First Aid, discipline procedures, safety meetings, bus evacuation drills, etc.).
  • Prepares and maintains documents and reports for the purpose of training bus drivers.
  • Responds to a variety of inquiries from staff, parents, district personnel, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems and providing information.
  • Performs functions of a school bus driver and/or dispatcher as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or equivalent, any further education or experience in a related field is a plus. 
  • Class B CDL
  • 2+ years of driving experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Prior experience in an administrative support role in a professional environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • General bookkeeping skills.
  • Ability to maintain electronic records and reports for transportation office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information, and a high degree of
  • professionalism and initiative.
  • Successful candidate will be reliable, resourceful, organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to plan and conduct a school bus driver training program.

Salary/Benefits

Per contract, based on experience.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online at www.mahometseymour.org, District Information/Employment. 


For More Information Contact:
Mark Varner, Director of Transportation
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3
302 N. Division St.
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: 217-586-4443
Email: mvarner@ms.k12.il.us

Email Address

mvarner@ms.k12.il.us

Job Posting Date

11/6/2024

Start Date

10/1/2024