School Bus Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a Bus Operator Instructor to train and develop bus operators in commercial driver's licensing, safety procedures, and district policies. You will support dispatch operations, ensure safe student transportation, and participate in ongoing CDL updates.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, and willingness to obtain state certification for instructor status.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and assess data using criteria, with discretion.
• Ability to lead, persuade and influence.
• Ability to operate passenger vehicles and safety restraints.
• Strong verbal communication and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to perform basic math incl. decimals and percentages.
• Apply principles of influence systems and independent judgment.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating information for problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customers accurately and courteously representing OCPS.
• Provide training and instruction to new bus operators in CDL topics.
• Explain regulations and district policies to staff and the public.
• Attend Driver Trainer meetings for updated CDL requirements.
• Assist with dispatch operations and on-call assignments as needed.
• Provide safe transportation for district students and ensure route coverage.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment, Machinery, Tools

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a Bus Operator Instructor to train and develop bus operators in commercial driver's licensing, safety procedures, and district policies. You will support dispatch operations, ensure safe student transportation, and participate in ongoing CDL updates.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, and willingness to obtain state certification for instructor status.