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Transportation Behind the Wheel Instructor/Evaluator (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

Employer
Washoe County School District
Location
Reno, NV, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching
TRANSPORTATION BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general direction of the Transportation Training Manager, trains and evaluates new and experienced commercial drivers within the school district. Incumbent performs related duties as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Training Manager, the Behind the Wheel Instructor trains and evaluates commercial drivers; assists drivers in solving work problems; recommends personnel actions, such as retrains and/or discharges; helps in the writing of training material for new and experienced commercial drivers; may assist with interviewing of new drivers; will keep all work related information regarding all drivers confidential; may assist with the evaluation of white fleet drivers.

Works closely with District personnel, school officials and Fleet Maintenance staff to identify training and/or mechanical areas needed for improvement.

Provides new and continuous driving and safety training; coordinates and maintains School Bus Safety program; provides input on driving performance evaluations; explains and demonstrates proper driving techniques, mechanical and maintenance operations, safety and emergency procedures, passenger behavior management techniques, and departmental and District operating practices; observes and evaluates individual drivers' driving and passenger control abilities; evaluates driver performance under various driving conditions to ensure conformance with federal and state vehicle codes, vehicle operational laws and standards, and District policies and procedures; recommends and/or provides general or specialized training to improve driver deficiencies.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be:
  1. Equivalent to a high school diploma;

AND
  1. Have been driving a school bus in this State of Nevada for at least the immediate preceding 2 years. Additionally, in the immediate preceding 3 years, not have any convictions for a moving violation while driving a bus; or records of involvement in an accident while driving a school bus for which he/she is at fault or which could have been prevented, and two (2) years progressively responsible experience pertaining to any combination of training, teaching, instructing, or supervising in a transportation or operational environment.

Knowledge of: Reading, writing, and basic math; state and local laws, regulations, rules and practices of school bus operations, including defensive driving and emergency procedures; passenger behavior management techniques; Nevada Motor Vehicle Code; applicable and current safety standards and procedures; use and function of safety and mechanical systems and equipment; instruction and evaluation techniques.

Skill at: Applying, teaching and/or evaluating defensive driving principles and safety practices; establishing and maintaining working relationships with those contacted in course of performing assigned duties; communicating effectively, verbally and in writing; following oral and written instructions; supervising, training and evaluating other; dealing appropriately with confidential data.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a Nevada Commercial Driver's License Class B, with a passenger and school bus endorsement; completion of recognized First Aid course. CPR Certification required.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISORS.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Internal Job Number:2022-23-E223834

Salary:

Grade 21 CSCA

Sch A: $21.68 (entry step)
Sch B: $25.16 (entry step)

New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Range/Grade:G21

Additional Job Information:

This is a 40 hour a week, 260 day position.

Eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week receive Social Security benefits, and the Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses, and Credit Union benefits; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 to 24.75 hours per week received PERS retirement benefits, and the Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses and Credit Union benefits listed below; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 25 to 27.25 hours per week receive the benefits listed below, with the exception of Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District.
Holiday: Eligible employees receive up to eleven (11) paid holidays each year. Vacation: Eligible employees receive up to twenty (20) days of paid vacation each year. Sick Leave: Eligible employees receive up to fifteen (15) days of paid sick leave each year. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Eligible employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums. Eligible employee paid dependent medical insurance is available for an employee's dependents. Insurance Premiums - Summer Months: WCSD contributes 100% of the district paid portion of eligible employee's insurance premiums for employees who are not scheduled to work in the summer. Life Insurance: The District contributes 100 % of employee's life insurance premiums. Salary Increases: In addition to any negotiated increases each year, eligible employees receive salary increases each July, for the first fifteen (15) years of employment. Longevity Bonuses: Eligible employees receive annual bonuses as follows: 12-14 years of employment, $700; 15-17 years of employment, $1, 000; 18 + years of employment, $1, 100. Credit Union: Outstanding benefits are available through the Credit Union.
No State Income Tax. No Social Security deductions for most positions working 20 hours per week or more. Retirement benefit offered is the State of Nevada retirement system, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), which is one of the best in the country.

PERS ELIGIBLE POSITIONS:

Eligible Employees who select the employer paid salary schedule (Schedule A) will have Washoe County School District (WCSD) contribute 100% of the employee's retirement contributions. Eligible employees who select the employer-employee paid salary schedule (Schedule B) will have a portion of the legislatively designated amount paid by WCSD to PERS for retirement benefits and the employee, in turn, will pay the remaining portion of the legislatively designated amount of his/her salary to PERS. These options are introduced and explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation upon selection for employment.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter. New employees will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Please be advised there is a 90-day waiting period for insurance benefits.
Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.

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