OAR 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.