Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Develop partnerships with LEA Pupil Transportation Sections
• Conduct training and certification for Alabama school bus drivers as required by Alabama Law and the Rules of the Alabama State Board of Education
• Conduct performance testing for Alabama school bus drivers as required by Alabama Law & the Rules of the Alabama State Board of Education
• Draft/compose/edit documents (response letters, reports, policies, procedures, regulations)
• Participate in the development of statewide training and support for School Bus Driver Recertification classes and New Driver classes
• Coordinate details, logistics, physical arrangements for ALSDE training events and meetings
• Provide technical assistance in pupil transportation to local school systems, to include bus traffic patterns, accident investigations, proper procedures, & eliminating road hazards

Education:

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area.

Experience:

• Minimum of six years of experience in teaching, education administration, or a related assignment including three years of professional experience.
• Must have Alabama School Bus Certification

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong motivation, organization, and data management skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently, use problem-solving skills to generate solutions, and create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
• Ability to objectively instruct, evaluate, & test prospective bus drivers, and accurately determine their ability to safely operate a school bus
• Excellent leadership and people/relationship building skills
• Team oriented with proven ability to work well with others and flexible
• Ability to travel overnight

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Departmentfor instructions on the application process.Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to:

Attention:Chad Carpenter, Pupil Transportation Administrator II
Subject line: Education Specialist II, Pupil Transportation