Assistant Director of Transportation

Assistant Director Of TransportationThe Assistant Director of Transportation will work to support students riding the bus in a variety of ways. This person will foster a positive bus riding experience by working with students, transportation staff, and school administration. This person will also create and maintain the district's bus routes using various computer programs.Responsibilities:Run and maintain the district's routing softwareCreate and revise bus stops, runs, routes and schedules as needed in order to maintain efficiency and as student transportation needs change, including training personnel on it as neededProvide information regarding routes, route maps and district maps as requiredEnsure student information is updated as needed; and prepare reports for district admin as neededAssist drivers with supporting and monitoring behavior of students on the busWork with school administration and other staff in the resolution of discipline problems in a fair and just manner and maintain records of any action takenCommunicate with staff and parents regarding student issues and concerns and provide a timely response to parental inquiries and concernsCoach and support drivers on trauma informed practices, de-escalation techniques, and effective bus management strategiesServe as "back-up" for dispatch on a daily basis and fill in for anyone on our team with day-to-day operations (including bus driving) during their absenceQualifications:Associates degree or higher with related work experienceHave a CDL or immediately start the training towards a CDL license requiredKnowledge and/or willingness to be trained around restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, and CPIDemonstrate leadership, team building skills and the ability to work with othersHave the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work independentlyProficient computer and organizational skills are required along with the ability to adapt/learn the district's routing softwareMust have the ability to communicate effectively with drivers, parents, students, school personnel and the public; all while maintaining confidentialityBe able to work in a fast-paced environment at times August/September are busiestSchedule: 40 hours per week (typically 8:30 am 5:30 pm), 52 weeks per year Compensation: Salaried position (Salary range is $45,000-$55,000/year depending work experience.) Benefits: Full Family Replacement Zeeland Public Schools