Career Details

Pupil Transportation Specialist

Description

Certification as a Pupil Transportation Specialist is available for those individuals who qualify as paraprofessionals in the pupil transportation industry. To qualify for this certification, applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out responsibilities at the middle management level and have at least three years experience in a pupil transportation position with responsibility commensurate with the category of certification.

Certifying Organization

National Association for Pupil Transportation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Director of Pupil Transportation

Certifying Organization

National Association for Pupil Transportation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Supervisor of Pupil Transportation

Certifying Organization

National Association for Pupil Transportation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

School Bus Endorsement

Certifying Organization

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Type

B - Advanced

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