Central

The Transportation Director is responsible for the overall management of the transportation department to assure efficient operations and to provide for the safety of transporting students. Management: *Plans, recommends and implements transportation for students. *Determines and enters student information into electronic system for transporting purposes. *Monitors district-wide transporting of students. *Oversees the Special Education bus routes. *Establishes procedures and preventative maintenance of school district vehicles. *Oversees training of drivers, office staff and transportation aides as needed. *Assists in the screening, interviewing and selecting of candidates for employment. *Develops specifications, procedures and summaries for school district purchases. *Monitors to assure all school district vehicles are registered, licensed, insured, and meet state inspection standards. *Monitors weather conditions and upon communication with Superintendent of Schools, assists with school closing procedures. *Coordinates reports and records as required. *Inspects student discipline referrals and handles situations as determined by district discipline policy. *Drives routes in emergency situations. *Works collaboratively with the management of the District’s private bus contractor to ensure a smooth, efficient, and effective transportation program. *Oversees the District’s Welcome Center and the enrollment of students in the District. *Organize meetings and collaborative opportunities for safety and benefit of all students. *Homeless Liaison for the district. *Reports to the Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education. Budget: *Maintains a system for financial accountability. *Monitors transportation expenditures. *Makes recommendation concerning budget and needs. Supervision: *Manages and supervises all transportation staff and Welcome Center staff. *Organizes and oversees regular and required training sessions. *Evaluates the performance of bus drivers. *Knowledge of district routes and supervises the routing plan and implementation. Committees: *Responsible for in-servicing of transportation employees. *Attends board meetings as resource person, when requested. *Attends and participates in cabinet and administrative meetings. Performs all work duties as assigned. CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE: Physical Involvement: *Position involves frequent fingering keys for word processing. *Position involves frequent repetitive motion in performing tasks. *Position involves occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. *Position involves lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling in the performance of the job. *Position requires regular periods of sitting at a computer. *Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity. Mental Involvement: *Position requires multi-tasking while dealing with constant interruptions. *Position requires flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of requests for assistance, sometimes from more than one person. *Position requires exercising confidentiality in handling School District information. *Position requires need for extreme accuracy on a daily as well as permanent basis. *Position requires planning for upcoming scheduled events and deadlines in a timely manner. Working Conditions: *Normal office conditions. *Travel required between buildings. *Exposure to risks and hazards. *Irregular and unpredictable hours depending upon weather conditions, building needs, etc. Supervision of Other Employees: *This position requires supervision of transportation and Welcome Center employees.