Assistant Transportation Supervisor (School District)

LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE OVERVIEW Legacy Early College is a K4-12 public charter school that originated through the vision of businessman William Brown in 2009, with an unwavering focus on To and Through College at every grade level. Legacys model combines academics, nutrition, physical fitness, and mental health. In addition to our college-driven academic standards, meals are made on site, scholars participate in PE every day, and Social-Emotional Literacy is integrated into the culture and curriculum. POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant Transportation Supervisor supports the daily execution of the transportation program. This individual is responsible for the immediate supervision of drivers, ensuring that all routes are covered and that safety protocols are followed to the letter. This role requires a "player-coach" mentalityready to step into a bus and drive a route at a moment's notice while maintaining high administrative standards. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Daily Operations & Dispatch: Lead the morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) bus "rollout." Assign substitute drivers to open routes and manage the radio dispatch to handle real-time traffic or mechanical issues. Timesheet Management: Review and verify driver time entries daily to ensure accuracy and prevent payroll errors, and address missed punches and time discrepancies promptly with drivers. Safety & Training: Assist in conducting "check-rides" (observing drivers on their routes) to ensure safety compliance. Assist in training new hires on LEC-specific routes and student expectations. Field Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and Campus Deans regarding bus delays, stops, or minor student discipline issues. Team Leadership: Serve as on-site leadership support for drivers daily operations, model professional conduct and reinforce organizational expectations, assist in maintaining a respectful, safety-first culture within the transportation team. Compliance Tracking: Monitor and record pre-trip and post-trip inspection logs to ensure all vehicles are "road-ready" and compliant with SCDE (SC Department of Education) standards. Backup Driver: Maintain a valid CDL license to serve as an emergency backup driver for routes, athletic trips, or college tours when staffing shortages occur. Driver Performance & Accountability o Monitor driver attendance, punctuality, and route performance. o Address minor performance concerns directly and escalate ongoing issues to the Transportation Manager. o Support documentation of coaching conversations, safety concerns, and policy violations. o Reinforce professional conduct and safe interactions with scholars and families. Assist the Transportation Manager with employee documentation, coaching, and performance improvement processes as needed to support accountability and compliance. Qualifications High School Diploma (Associate degree preferred). Valid CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Clean driving record and ability to pass all SCDE-mandated physicals and background checks. Proficiency in basic technology (UKG for time-tracking, GPS software, and Google Suite). Prior experience supervising or leading transportation, logistics, or operations teams (preferred). Experience managing attendance, timekeeping, or scheduling in hourly work environments (preferred). Experience handling employee performance or safety compliance issues (preferred). Work Schedule This position operates on the twelve months schedule based on the Legacy Early College centralized calendar. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salaries are based on education, certification, and experience. State PEBA benefits include medical, dental, and vision, as well as additional benefits. Vanguard 401k: Employee Invest 6% + Employer Match 8% = 14% Paid time off, and 10 holidays. On-site fitness center Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Long-standing and sitting periods and the ability to lift items up to 25 lbs are required. Position may require travel. Periodic participation in activities to support Legacy Early College is required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which are required to support both the ongoing development of the region and the delivery of high-quality education for all students. General Sign-off The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of Legacy Early College at any time. Statement of Non-Discrimination Legacy Early College is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Early College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.