Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024
Section 581-053-0145 - Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate(1) The Oregon Department of Education may issue a Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate to an individual who has: (a) Two years experience operating commercial motor vehicles;(b) One year experience operating a school bus within the last 24 months;(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.(d) A current School Bus Driver's Certificate;(e) Been recommended by a transportation entity or contractor; and(f) Completed the Behind-the-Wheel Training Workshop with a score of at least 75%.(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: (a) Does not have a valid School Bus Certificate; or(b) Does not recertify when required by OAR 581-053-0100.(3) ODE may grant one 60 day extension of a probationary certificate.(4) ODE may convert the Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate to a Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate once the certificate holder: (a) Trains two school bus driver applicants in accordance with the rules;(b) Submits copies of completed performance checklists for each driver;(c) Ensures that each driver is tested by a third party examiner sponsored by ODE. Each test shall be conducted by a different examiner;(d) Submits a copy of all tests administered to the school bus driver applicants trained in accordance with this section, including test failures;(e) Submits documentation of additional training if a school bus driver applicant fails a School Bus Skills Test; and(f) Meets any additional requirements deemed appropriate by ODE.(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) 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.Or. Admin. R. 581-053-0145
ODE 19-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-12Stat. Auth.: ORS 327.013 & 820.100 - 820.120
Stats. Implemented: ORS 327.013, 820.100, 820.105, 820.110 & 820.120