Transportation: Operations Manager

Job Title:                    Operations Manager- Special Education and Training   

Reports to:               Assistant Director of Transportation            

Calendar:                  226 Days/12 Months

Pay Grade:                AUX:6 ($23.00– $32.42) (Depends on Years of Experience)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Dept. /School:          Transportation                                         

Date Revised:           05/2020

Report:                      October 08, 2025                                               

In-House applicants must complete the online internal application 

All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an External Application

Primary Purpose:

Oversee, and assist with building and maintaining Special Education Routes and Training for Gen. Ed. and Special Ed. Drivers and Aides that will afford a safe and efficient transportation system. Answer telephones & 2-Way Radio’s in an effort to communicate information to the community and department staff to ensure safe and efficient transportation services. 

Qualifications:

     Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• TAPT Official Certification
• Certified as a Texas School Bus Driver
• Hold a CDL, class B minimum with a “P” & “S” Endorsement
• Must pass Annual State of Texas School Bus Driver Physical
• Must pass ALL Federal DOT Drug and Alcohol Test
• TEEX Certified School Bus Driver Trainer or equivalent

     Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to exercise judgement in decision making
• Knowledge of transportation routing software
• Ability to direct and schedule personnel
• Proficient typing, word processing, computer and file maintenance skills
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of school district organization and operations
• Knowledge of all aspects of Special Ed. Transportation
• Two years student transportation management or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Ability to train and teach others
• Two years bus driver training experience (preferred)

     Experience: 

• Five years of K-12 pupil transportation experience (preferred)     

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

   Office Climate

• Attend ARD meetings
• Evaluate bus driver skills.
• Assist with Safety Meetings and In-service.
• Maintain bus driver credential records
• Demonstrate proper maintenance, care, storage and use of SPED equipment and materials.
• Maintain daily fleet mileage for the department for state reporting purposes.
• Compile and prepare correspondence, forms and reports for the department as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information for the transportation department.
• Answer all incoming calls, take reliable messages & route calls to the appropriate staff.
• Operate Dispatch 2-Way Radio as primary communication link between community, transportation office and buses.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

   Departmental Climate

• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Provide for an effective communication channel with staff, district employees, students and community.
• Assist in keeping the drivers updated of any changes in routes or procedures.
• Assist drivers with student management, including safety reports and video.
• Monitor driving performance and council drivers when necessary.
• Assist with administering the DOT drug and alcohol testing program
• Exhibit positive professionalism by acting as a role model for district employees, students and the community that supports the mission of the district and department.
• Demonstrate dependability by being punctual and present at work, unless for good cause.
• Exhibit reliability by completing work as assigned by meeting project time lines.
• Exhibit poise and self-control in decision making and problem solving relating to job assignment during regular & high stress moments.
• Exhibit appropriate grooming and dress for the position and responsibility.

   Departmental Improvement

• Demonstrate initiative by recognizing needs of the job and suggests ways to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Assist the Assistant Director with the recommendation of sound policies directed toward program improvements.

   Transportation Software

• Operate and maintain the transportation software program to provide correct information enhancing the departments’ operational efficiency.
• Generate and print route sheets.

   Professional Growth and Development

• Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting that is appropriate to the job assignment.
• Belong to and take an active role in professional organizations pertaining to the position.

   Department/Community Relations

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible and serve as a role model for all Transportation Department personnel.
• Work with campus staff and administrators to ensure transportation services.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of transportation to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for department and community communication.
• Assist the Assistant Director with Transportation functions & other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Interpret policy, procedures and data.
• Coordinate district/department functions.
• Maintain emotional control under high stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours (50%).

• Frequent use of all equipment in an office setting (100%).

• Requires performing tasks standing (25%), walking (50%), bending (15%), kneeling (15%), and sitting (75%).

• Work positions include climbing (<1%), kneeling (15%), squatting (10%) and extended reaching above head and in front of body (10%).

• Requires working inside and outside in all temperatures & climatic conditions (10%).

• Requires climbing school bus steps (10%).

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100. Crosby, Texas 77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Salary : $23 - $32