BUS DRIVER-INSTRUCTOR/DISPATCHER chez Oak Grove School District

Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 15 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district. Oak Grove School District’s focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) which identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals. First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts interwoven with science, social studies and visual and performing arts. Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems. Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with our students, staff and various community groups in keeping with our core values, the vision, and the annual goals. The District is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east. Our Mission is to "Ensure Every Child's Potential is Achieved" driving our Core Values: Student Learning, Positive Interdependence, Quality Performance, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Respect The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

To plan and provide Classroom Instruction and Behind the Wheel training for District bus drivers in all safety and operational functions consistent with District policy within a framework of Federal, State and local law. To transport students to and from school within a designated route(s) and to ensure safety of the students while passengers in a District vehicle. Employees in this classification perform all duties of a State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor and exercise independent judgement to plan and implement training schedules based upon employee need and State directed requirements. To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class shares the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class receives general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class requires a high degree of technical skill, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication skills.

• License/Certification and/or testing requirements: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, Class A or B with no applicable restrictions; Valid California School Bus Driver Instructor’s Certificate issued by the California State Department of Education with no applicable restrictions, drug testing clearance • Possession of a safe driving record • Minimum of six (6) years of school bus driving experience acquired while possessing a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate • Minimum of three (3) years experience as a State Certified Instructor in an agency comparable to Oak Grove School District • Knowledge of the California State Motor Vehicle Code, the California State Education Code and District Policies relative to the operation of vehicles in transporting students • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an independent manner • Ability to work independently and to make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations • Skill to plan, schedule, organize, and coordinate the work of others • Skill to train and evaluate the driving ability of others according to established criteria • Skill to maintain computerized records and prepare reports • Skill to evaluate the driving abilities and performance of others according to established criteria • Skill to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties • Ability to plan, schedule, organize, coordinate and conduct large group presentations • Ability to sit for prolonged periods • Significant physical abilities include: climbing, pushing/pulling, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversation and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation/field of vision

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