The Regional Pre-Service Instructor is responsible for the training and certification of all school bus and school van drivers in the assigned region. The Regional Pre-Service Instructor is employed through a contract with the Ohio Department of Education that defines the roles and responsibilities of the position.

General Description of Duties of Pre-Service Instructor:

• Maintain and promote positive community relations
• Instruct bus drivers, transportation supervisors, and on-bus instructors
• Conduct performance evaluations and driver certification training as necessary
• Schedule Pre-Service and Veteran classes
• Act as Regional Road-E-O facilitator
• Provide opportunities for in-service training for school districts
• Act in an advisory capacity to school districts
• Serve on advisory committees to ODE as requested

Required Qualifications:

• Successful BCI and FBI background checks
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Valid Ohio Department of Education certificate or license
• Successful experience in a supervisory position
• Knowledge of school bus laws, rules and regulations, traffic laws, school bus safety, mechanics, and routing
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements
• Successful teaching experience preferred
• Have at least two years of school bus driving experience

Start Date:

• July 1, 2026
• Transition days in May and June, if possible

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Retirement plan (SERS)