SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST



Job Goal: To support the ESC mission in implementation of Safety Education and Training programs. Provide region-wide programs that educate students, bus drivers, teachers, and administrators in areas of transportation and school safety.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Current Texas School Bus Driver Training Certification (Preferred)
• Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsement (Preferred)
• Minimum three years of School Bus Safety Training and School Transportation experience (Preferred)

Special Knowledge & Skills:
• High degree of professionalism including strong public relations skills
• Ability to establish rapport and work in collaboration with public school and ESC personnel
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Provide professional development to school bus drivers, driver trainers, & transportation personnel
• Have current knowledge of public-school transportation operation, Texas bus driver requirements, Texas bus driver training curriculum, school bus laws, legislation, and any requirements set by the state
• Have current knowledge of Texas Commercial Driver's License requirements
• Keep accurate participant records
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and lift heavy items
• Must have a safe driving record

Major Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with school transportation directors on proposed training topics and materials used in School Bus Safety Training 101 workshops
• Assist in the development and implementation of SB 101 workshops
• Assist with scheduling workshops, recruiting, and training school bus transportation personnel with the developed simulation curriculum and resource material
• Adhere to TxDOT objectives, guidelines, deadlines, and reporting to the grant requirements
• Assist in maintaining school bus simulator trailer and software unit
• Teach assigned bus driver 20-Hour Certification and 8-Hour Re-Certification courses and maintain course records
• Teach Entry Level Driver Training theory and evaluate ELDT road and range
• Assist with marketing and scheduling the 20-hour and 8-hour courses in Region 6
• Market all safety education programs to school districts
• Other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:
Commensurate with experience

Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment, including personal computers and peripherals.

Working Conditions:
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
.• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control over stress.




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