• Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator 2025/26

    East Irondequoit Central School District (Irondequoit, NY)


    There is an immediate opening for a Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator in the Transportation Department. This is a full-time, 8 hour per day position, working 12 months per year.

    Job responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

    + Instruct new employees and retrain current employees in the driving of school buses or mini-buses and vans in compliance with New York State laws and district procedures

    + Plan, organize, and monitor district-wide bus driver training and safe driving programs in compliance with state laws

    + Evaluate drivers in compliance with Article 19A of the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles

    + Review accident reports, discuss incidents with the bus drivers involved and report findings to the Transportation Director or other higher-level staff member

    + Train drivers in the proper procedures to follow in the case of an accident or emergency

    + Assist classroom teachers in the delivery of safe riding instructions

    + Observe bus stations and student walking routes for problems and make suggestions on resolving conflicts or improving procedure

    + Assist the Director of Transportation in communications with representatives of state and local government agencies

    + Maintain records and files relative to safety and driver performance

    + Compile periodic, monthly and annual reports to be submitted to the Transportation Director

    + Operate a school bus or mini-bus under the direction of the Head Bus Driver in the transport of students

    Additional characteristics, skills preferred:

    + Thorough knowledge of New York State Department of Motor Vehicle law as it pertains to bus driver safety training and education

    + Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to bus operator training; good knowledge of state, town, city, and village traffic laws

    + Good knowledge of safety and first aid procedures

    + Skill in instructing other employees

    + Ability to maintain confidential records/files

    + Ability to plan, organize, and monitor programs

    + Patience

    + Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

    Job Qualifications

    + Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus

    + Possession of a current Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake and *P* (Passenger) endorsement and *S* (School Bus) endorsement, issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment

    + 19-A Certified Examiner Certification

    + School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) Certification

    + Must meet all other State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment.

     

    Civil Service Title: Head Bus Driver

     

    Job Number: Head Bus Driver / Safety Coordinator 2025/26