Transportation: Training Support Specialist

Application Procedures

External Candidates:
Apply online trict
196.org, please apply as an external candidate.

8 hrs./day
12 Month Calendar

ASAP

January 26, 2026 4:00 p.m.

• High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
• 3 years of school bus transportation safety training experience preferred or other relevant experience
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional group presentation skills
• Well-developed time management skills
• Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc) and transportation related software
• Ability to provide direction, coaching and mentoring to employees while creating an environment that encourages and values employee input and feedback
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain a Minnesota CDL license with school bus and passenger endorsement
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and rules related to school bus drivers
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

• Responsible for all aspects of safety compliance for drivers
• Provides behind the wheel and classroom instruction to district bus drivers and prospective bus drivers
• Lead, design and implement initial and recurrent training programs for drivers, chaperones and crossing guards
• Provides work direction to the district school bus driver trainers
• Conducts a safety assembly for students in each elementary school. Trains and installs fifth grade school patrol members each fall.
• Provides ongoing safety program for transportation employees, including the use of video, posters, workshops and individual employee conferences
• Works with contractors in all aspects of their safety programs
• Coordinates with school administration annual student safety assembly for each elementary school
• Teaches state required course for beginning drivers which includes instruction in certification, vehicle components, first aid, emergency procedures, driving fundamentals, defensive driving, discipline of student passenger, and community relations.
• Investigates current and potential bus stop locations and makes recommendations based on safety and logistical considerations. Responds to parent requests regarding safety at bus stops
• Takes proactive approach to school parking lot safety issues and collaborates with a diverse group of school administrators and drivers to effectively resolve school parking lot issues
• Conducts accident investigations including interviewing parties involved, damage assessment, findings reports, observations and conclusions
• Drives school bus routes when necessary
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned by Coordinator of Transportation

Coordinator of Transportation

Level 11 - Special Staff

$69,003 - 74,641 (2025-26) depending on qualifications

Excellent benefits

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

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