Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation

Reports to: Director of Operations and Financial Services

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring proper functioning of the pupil transportation program.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 3-5 years' experience with school transportation services
• CDL

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates a transportation program to meet all local, state, and federal laws and regulations and the daily instructional program and extra-curricular activities.
• Works with contractor to ensure that schedules are carried out properly; legally required background clearances and related reports have been secured and properly processed; that all drivers and vehicles comply with federal, state laws and regulations established by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regarding pupil transportation. Provides central administration with contractor evaluations and suggestions for transportation contract revisions.
• Prepares routes and updates bus schedules for all public, non-public, private, homeless, early intervention, and special education schools servicing the school district in order for all pupils to be transported in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Communicates with bus drivers, contractors, crossing guards and school principals regarding transportation changes and assists the central administration in matters dealing with school delays and closings. Informs Superintendent or his/her designee of road hazards which impact daily transportation and student walking routes.
• Communicates with and assists the principals and bus drivers related to discipline programs occurring on school buses and solutions as well as providing bus safety training sessions for students and parents. Assist principals and other district personnel with planning for special school trips.
• Responsible for interviewing, training, assigning, and evaluating department staff including orientation of newly assigned staff. Assists in establishing uniform personnel policies for transportation employees.
• Keeps an accurate count of pupils using the transportation program. Maintains records necessary to prepare all state reports as required by PDE.
• Develops recommendations for future transportation needs based on an annual survey of resident students.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport with students, teaching staff, and the community. Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests.
• Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings as well as conferences to update safety standards and provide a more effective means of pupil transportation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Temperament:

• Composure under stress
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Flexibility
• Multitasking
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Specific Skills:

• Advanced Computer Skills
• Operate office equipment
• Planning/organization skills

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work with minimal supervision
• Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Communicate effectively at all organizational level
• Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.