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Start Your Online Application Now We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. Position: Transportation Safety Trainer Salary: $56,000 - $61,000 Location: Transportation Building Hours: Monday - Friday; 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Fluent in verbal and written Spanish preferred. School bus driving experience preferred. Ability to obtain a Minnesota CDL driver license with school bus and passenger endorsement within 3 months of hire. Ability to obtain certification in Smith system training within 6 months. Ability to be certified in "reasonable suspicion" within 6 months. Ability to demonstrate successful public relation skills. Ability to supervise and direct staff as needed. Knowledge of Federal and State Guidelines for the safe transportation of students. Detail oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities: Provide an ongoing safety program for all transportation employees. Train transportation employees, administrators and students on proper policy and procedure regarding transportation. Assist with the employment process of new drivers and bus aides including all necessary training and licenses. Maintain and update the driver/monitor policy and procedure manual on an annual basis. Review video records on a regular basis, and report, follow-up and re-train staff as needed. Maintain a complete and accurate record regarding student bus conduct and school bus stop arm violations. Assist with the administration of random drug testing of staff, and maintain and update records as needed. Analyze bus stops and routes for safety related concerns, and recommend changes to router and transportation manager. Organize and direct an accident review panel for the transportation department, and investigate accidents and conduct follow-up training. Perform safety compliance evaluations for drivers including ride along, video reviews and bus inspections for cleanliness and safety violations. Implement and maintain pupil load counts on a bi-monthly basis. Direct drivers in proper bus stop procedures and 8-way usage. Schedule and oversee emergency school bus evacuation drills twice each school year for students at all grade levels. Develop and implement parking charts at all schools, and assist drivers and monitors related to safety at and around school bus parking lots. Assist the transportation router by setting up transportation for students in our routing software when needed. Assist in scheduling Field Trips when needed. Serve as a contact for the transportation department; answering incoming phone calls from schools and parents, managing base-radio dispatch, and providing real-time support to drivers in the field. To be considered for this position, please apply on-line at: http://www.applitrack.com/isd197/onlineapp/default.aspx Position will remain open until filled. Independent School District 197 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online