2024-25 School Year

244 days/year

8 hours/day

Purpose Statement:

The job of Director of Transportation was established for the purpose/s of supporting the educational program with specific responsibilities for directing transportation programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

This job reports to Associate Superintendent of Operations.

Essential Functions

* Assesses incidents, complaints, and/or accidents for the purpose of reaching and/or recommending a resolution.

* Assists the Associate Superintendent of Management Services and Superintendent in determining the closing of schools due to inclement weather for the purpose of ensuring student safety.

* Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

* Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. investigating complaints, transportation budget/expenditures, payroll, student counts, mileage records, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, monitoring program components and/or preparing reports.

* Conducts accident investigations (e.g. reviews events, prepares and submits accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of complying with legal requirements and insurance carrier procedures.

* Coordinates student transportation activities with school officials, department heads, and other interested groups or individuals for the purpose of ensuring that district transportation needs are met.

* Develops and implements Transportation budget for the purpose of achieving overall objectives of the department and maximizing the use of funds.

* Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.

* Facilitates meetings and workshops, etc. (e.g. safety meetings, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.

* Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances, and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.

* Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

* Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department/program outcomes are achieved.

* Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. maps, transportation budget input, route report, state reporting, mileage, student counts, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.

* Provides job related training opportunities for drivers, bus aides, and /or mechanics (e.g. driver training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their job success and compliance with legal mandates.

* Researches a variety of topics (e.g. new bus routes, bus schedules, new equipment/materials, bus policies, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring program compliance with established requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.

* Responds to a variety of inquiries for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.

* Schedules all bus routes for the purpose of directing transportation services in an efficient, safe and timely manner.

* Schedules regular inspections of all buses for the purpose of ensuring compliance with mandated requirements.

* Serves as liaison for parents and bus drivers for the purpose of providing and/or gathering information and fostering positive relationships.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; budgeting and financial management; and developing effective working relationships.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: state and federal guidelines related to school transportation; personnel processes; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; education code; and budget management and accounting.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with parents, school personnel and staff; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; making quick and accurate decisions; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; and maintaining confidentiality.

Education None Specified

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing Pre-employment Drug Screening, Pre-employment Physical Exam

Certificates & Licenses Commercial Drivers License with endorsement for Passenger Vehicles and School Bus endorsement,

Missouri School Bus Driver-Trainer Certification

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Annual Physical; Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Motor Vehicle Record Clearance

Continuing Educ./Training Eight hours of Training for Bus Drivers per year

FLSA Status Exempt