School Bus Safety Coordinator

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES 

 

Coordinates, implements and monitors the BOCES SCHOOL BUS SAFETY program, including training and testing new and experienced bus drivers; performs related duties as required. 
 

 

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES 

 

Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in coordinating, implementing and monitoring the BOCES SCHOOL BUS SAFETY program, including training and testing new and experienced bus drivers. 
 

 

TYPICAL DUTIES 

 

1. Coordinates, implements and monitors the BOCES SCHOOL BUS SAFETY program. 
2. Trains and will test new and experienced bus drivers. 
3. Monitors driver accuracy in following run sheets. 
4. Responds to complaints concerning SCHOOL BUS SAFETY and scheduling inconsistencies. 
5. Maintains driver records for conformance with Article 19A of the New York State Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law and Commissioner of Education Regulations concerning pupil transportation. 
6. Conducts on-the-road and written examinations of SCHOOL BUS drivers in accordance with Article 19A of the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law. 
7. Assists the Supervisor of Transportation and/or administration in the formulation of SCHOOL BUS SAFETY policies and routing. 
8. Assists in coordinating the School Bus Driver Safety Program for Nassau BOCES. 
9. Reports on any unsafe practices observed in the transporting of children. 
10. Recommends purchase of new equipment, as required. 
11. Operates the SCHOOL BUS in the absence of employees or in emergency situations. 
     

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

 

1. Considerable knowledge of Article 19A of the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law. 
2. Knowledge of the Commissioner of Education regulations concerning SCHOOL BUS transportation and safety. 
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. 
4. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Training and Experience Graduation from high school and three years of satisfactory experience in transporting school children. 

 

Necessary Special Requirements:

 

1. Continuing possession of a valid New York State Class B Driver's License with both  P (Passenger Transport) and S (School Bus) endorsements. 
2. Continuing certification as an examiner under Article 19A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. 
3. Candidate must possess State Education Department certification as a School Bus Driver Instructor or is required to obtain certification within one year of commencement of employment. 

Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant to the Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358, tmcgrath@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and NonDiscrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website: www.nassauboces.org