District Employees ONLY District/Transportation Instructor Trainer

District Employees ONLY District/Transportation Instructor Trainer at Coachella Valley Unified School District

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This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 6/24/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/16/2026 Contact Diana Aguilar 7608481083 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $5,501

• $8,531

Monthly Add'l Salary Info Classified Salary Schedule:

$5,501

• $8,531 monthly (Step 42 A-J) Length of Work Year 12 months / 8 hours Employment Type Full Time Location Transportation About the Employer Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea.

The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper. Job Summary Job Summary A. General Description of Position Goals Under general supervision of Director of Transportation, develop, implement and maintain the bus driver training program; schedule and conduct in-service training for district employees ensure all physical and first aid certification for all Commercial drivers; conducts individual and group training programs for District employees in accordance with State, Federal laws and District policies and procedures View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications B.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Coordinate, in-service training, classroom/ and behind-the-wheel instruction as needed in accordance with California State Department of education and District policies. 2. Schedule and provide school bus evacuation drills for students. 3. Ride school buses to evaluate the safety procedures of bus drivers and bus monitors. 4. May assist with dispatching procedures. 5. Prepare and maintain required records and reports as required (e.g. DMV pull notice, Physical form and random drug screening results). 6. May assist in driving a variety of District vehicles as necessary on a substitute or temporary basis. 7. Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for the District's Bus Driver Trainee program. 8. Conducts driving performance evaluation to ensure driver's proficiency. 9. Train other District employees whose classification requires a Class A, B or C license for the purposes of driving a District vehicle. 10. Attends training, workshops and meetings for the purpose of maintaining skills and ensuring compliance with district, local, state, and federal requirements. 11. Performs a variety of clerical duties and responsibilities as required. 12. Evaluate new and existing bus stops for safety. 13. Evaluate driving logs. 14. Maintain inventory of District transportation vehicle equipment (e.g. car seats, STAR seats, harness, etc.). 15. Perform related duties as assigned Job Requirements/Qualifications 1.

Experience:

Five (5) years of school bus driver experience 2.

Education:

High School graduation or the equivalent 3.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Valid CA Driver's License Class B or Higher
• Passenger Endorsement
• Air Brake Endorsement
• Valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate issued by the Sate of CA/Department of Education
• Valid School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the CA Highway Patrol
• Valid medical examiner's certificate
• Current Red Cross Fist Aid Certificate acceptable to CA Highway Patrol
• Incumbent will be required to participate in the random drug testing process
• Successfully Pass District Test Certificate Copy (Medical Examiner's Certificate ) Certification (Valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate issued by the Sate of CA/Department of Education ) CPR/First Aid Certification Driver's License Copy (Valid CA Class B Driver's License or Higher with PS Endorsement) Other (Bus Driver Certificate ) Proof of HS Graduation (or Equivalent) Resume Requirements / Qualifications B.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Coordinate, in-service training, classroom/ and behind-the-wheel instruction as needed in accordance with California State Department of education and District policies. 2. Schedule and provide school bus evacuation drills for students. 3. Ride school buses to evaluate the safety procedures of bus drivers and bus monitors. 4. May assist with dispatching procedures. 5. Prepare and maintain required records and reports as required (e.g. DMV pull notice, Physical form and random drug screening results). 6. May assist in driving a variety of District vehicles as necessary on a substitute or temporary basis. 7. Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for the District's Bus Driver Trainee program. 8. Conducts driving performance evaluation to ensure driver's proficiency. 9. Train other District employees whose classification requires a Class A, B or C license for the purposes of driving a District vehicle. 10. Attends training, workshops and meetings for the purpose of maintaining skills and ensuring compliance with district, local, state, and federal requirements. 11. Performs a variety of clerical duties and responsibilities as required. 12. Evaluate new and existing bus stops for safety. 13. Evaluate driving logs. 14. Maintain inventory of District transportation vehicle equipment (e.g. car seats, STAR seats, harness, etc.). 15. Perform related duties as assigned Job Requirements/Qualifications 1.

Experience:

Five (5) years of school bus driver experience 2.

Education:

High School graduation or the equivalent 3.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Valid CA Driver's License Class B or Higher
• Passenger Endorsement
• Air Brake Endorsement
• Valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate issued by the Sate of CA/Department of Education
• Valid School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the CA Highway Patrol
• Valid medical examiner's certificate
• Current Red Cross Fist Aid Certificate acceptable to CA Highway Patrol
• Incumbent will be required to participate in the random drug testing process
• Successfully Pass District Test Certificate Copy (Medical Examiner's Certificate ) Certification (Valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate issued by the Sate of CA/Department of Education ) CPR/First Aid Certification Driver's License Copy (Valid CA Class B Driver's License or Higher with PS Endorsement) Other (Bus Driver Certificate ) Proof of HS Graduation (or Equivalent) Resume Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP

(FEDERAL

REGULATION, TITLE IX

) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP

(FEDERAL

REGULATION, TITLE IX

) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Links Related To This Job Coachella Valley Unified

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