1. (1) The Oregon Department of Education may issue a Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate to an individual who has:

   1. (a) Two years experience operating commercial motor vehicles;
   2. (b) One year experience operating a school bus within the last 24 months;
   3. (c) Six months experience as an assistant trainer, except that: this requirement may be waived by the ODE Director of Pupil Transportation. Request for exception from this requirement will be decided on an individual basis.
   4. (d) A current School Bus Driver’s Certificate;
   5. (e) Been recommended by a transportation entity or contractor; and
   6. (f) Completed the Behind-the-Wheel Training Workshop with a score of at least 75%.

2. (2) The Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate shall expire 120 days from time of issuance. The certificate shall become immediately invalid if the certificate holder:

   1. (a) Does not have a valid School Bus Certificate; or
   2. (b) Does not recertify when required by OAR 581-053-0100.
3. (3) ODE may grant one 60 day extension of a probationary certificate.

4. (4) ODE may convert the Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate to a Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate once the certificate holder:

   1. (a) Trains two school bus driver applicants in accordance with the rules;
   2. (b) Submits copies of completed performance checklists for each driver;
   3. (c) Ensures that each driver is tested by a third party examiner sponsored by ODE. Each test shall be conducted by a different examiner;
   4. (d) Submits a copy of all tests administered to the school bus driver applicants trained in accordance with this section, including test failures;
   5. (e) Submits documentation of additional training if a school bus driver applicant fails a School Bus Skills Test; and
   6. (f) Meets any additional requirements deemed appropriate by ODE.
5. (5) The Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate may be suspended or revoked for the same reasons that the Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate may be suspended or revoked.
6. (6) A probationary trainer shall not conduct skills tests of school bus or type 20 drivers as outlined in OAR 581-053-0140 Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 327.013 & 820.100 - 820.120

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 327.013, 820.100, 820.105, 820.110 & 820.120

History

ODE 19-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-12