Transportation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

CANO Transportation Supervisor Expectation 

July 1, 2026- Jun 30, 2027

About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO)

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders.

Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New Orleans—building a new path forward for students, families, and communities.

CANO Core Values

• INTEGRITY – We always do the right thing.
• TEAMWORK – We work and grow together.
• PASSION – We love our students, our community, and our work.
• DIGNITY – We value and respect every member of our community.
• COURAGE – We face challenges with optimism and confidence.

About The Role:

The Transportation Supervisor supervises the bus operators, special trips and programs, scheduling training, reviewing timesheets, conducting appraisals, reviews, investigations and assesses adverse action. This position is considered mission essential.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Able to communicate easily with others, and solve practical problems.

• Personnel processes; pertinent policies, and applicable education and transportation regulations and/or laws.

• Performing single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. 

• Satisfactorily performing the functions of the job that include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications, planning and managing projects, budgeting and financial management and developing effective working relationships. 

• Schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events. 

• Consider a number of factors when using equipment. 

• Operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. 

•Problem solve, analyze issues and create action plans (Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate). 

• Perform the functions of the job that include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; and maintaining confidentiality. 

• Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Supervises Bus operators and evaluates their performance. 

• Monitors and evaluates bus routes via performance dashboards and makes appropriate changes. 

• Investigates accidents and reviews parents’ concerns. 

• Provides payroll oversight for all bus operators, and special trips and programs. 

• May be required to transport students to and from school and other events to ensure operations run smoothly. 

• Provides training and ensures staff follows proper safety policies and procedures established by CANO, LDOE and the State Highway Patrol. 

• Reviews onboard surveillance data for buses to ensure safety as the top priority for the District; coordinates student bus-related discipline issues with the driver and respective school administrator. 

• Ensures that all buses are safe and in good mechanical condition and used effectively. 

• Continually keeps abreast of changes and improvements in the transportation system that will contribute to greater safety. 

• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative. 

Physical Demands

• Prolonged long periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to climb ladders, bend or crawl into awkward places at times.
• Heavy physical demands lifting of 50 lbs are more periodically.
• Able to occasionally move about inside the office and school building to meetings and other assigned duties
• Occasionally ascend stairs to migrate throughout the workspace

More about CANO

CANO Schools offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all of our instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. We also require all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of the date of hire. 

EEO Statement

CANO believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. "We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Community Academies of New Orleans is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation in accordance with federal, state and local laws."