Assistant Director of Transportation

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Assistant Director of Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Supervises: Personnel within the Transportation Department

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, or ability to obtain within a district-designated timeframe.
3. Ability to meet and maintain all Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) school bus driver certification requirements.
4. Proficient in computer use including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and transportation-related software systems.
5. Demonstrate ability to use oral and written communication effectively.
6. Knowledge of Oklahoma school transportation laws, regulations, and safety standards.
7. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To assist in the supervision, functions, and activities of the Transportation Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services that support learning. To provide each student access to a full range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the district, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of students receiving special education services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all regular, special education, and activity trips for the district in accordance with Oklahoma State Department of Education guidelines.
2. Oversee transportation services for students receiving special education, ensuring their safety, consistency of service, and that their transportation needs are treated as a high priority.
3. Enter requisitions, purchase orders, and verify invoices through district-approved online systems.
4. Supervise routing, vehicle video systems, GPS tracking, and other safety software and technology utilized on district vehicles.
5. Create memos and correspondence as necessary to support transportation operations and communication.
6. Assist in maintaining school bus driver credential and training files in compliance with Oklahoma State Department of Education and Department of Public Safety requirements.
7. Oversee the training of CDL students and employees, and coordinate ongoing training and professional development for all CDL drivers to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
8. Oversee the maintenance shop and mechanics, including coordination of vehicle repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and compliance with applicable safety regulations.
9. Maintain an inventory of all school vehicles.
10. Initiate insurance coverage on all new vehicles, respond to and work accident scenes as required, and process accident reports with insurance carriers and appropriate state agencies. 
11. Drive bus routes or trips as needed and in accordance with district and state requirements.
12. Attend appropriate committee, staff, and personnel meetings.
13. Assume all departmental duties in the absence of the Director of Transportation.
14. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month classified annual contract

FLSA Qualification: Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Administrator Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck  and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.