Executive Director of Transportation

Position Description:

The Executive Director of Transportation oversees all student transportation in the Jefferson Parish Schools (JPS). The Executive Director of Transportation is responsible for ensuring that students travel safely and efficiently to and from school and school-relatedactivities.TheExecutiveDirectorofTransportationdirectsandcoordinatestheSchedulingandRouteCoordinationteamsoftheTransportationDepartment.Thepositioncanrequireextendedoroncallworkhoursduetoemergenciesorextenuatingcircumstancesrelatedtosafetyoroperationalroutine.

Reports To:

Chief Operations Officer

Scope of Responsibility:

• WorkscloselywiththeChiefOperationsOfficertodrivethemission,vision,andasetofmeasurableobjectivesfortheTransportation
• HoldstheTransportationDepartmentteamsaccountableformeetingtheirobjectivesandconductsformalperformanceevaluationsinaccordancewiththeJPSevaluationscheduleforcentraloffice
• PresentsprogressreportsoneachteamtotheChiefOperations
• EnsuresthattheTransportationDepartmentisincompliancewithfederalstatutesandregulations,statelaws,BoardofElementaryandSecondaryEducationrulesandregulations,JPSpoliciesandprocedures,andrelevantcontractual
• Develops an efficient, cost-effectivetransportationschedulethatbringsstudentstoandfromtheirdestinationsinatimelyandsafe
• Establishestransportationplansforemergency
• Resolves transportation-relatedincidentsandcomplaints while ensuring that all providers deliver high-quality services.
• Ensures accurate and timely communication regarding transportation news and incidents with key stakeholders, including principals, teachers, parents, and
• Ensuresthatallstudenttransportvehiclesareinspectedonschedule,receivemaintenanceasneeded,andmeetsafety
• Establishespoliciesandpracticestoensurethesafetyofstudentsandtransportationpersonnelwhilestudentsarein
• Ensuresthatallstudentswhorequireauxiliaryassistanceintransportreceivenecessary
• Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer to prepare and administer the annual Transportation Department budget and exercises proper financial controls.
• Carriesandanswers JP Schools-issued iPhonebefore,during,andafternormalworkhours, as well as on weekends and holidays due to emergencies or extenuatingcircumstancesrelatedtosafetyoroperational
• PerformsotherdutiesasassignedbytheChiefOperations

Skills and Qualifications

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starterswhodemonstrateanunwaveringcommitmenttoraisingstudentachievementandwhohavearecordofhighperformanceinchallengingsituations.Successfulcandidateswillalsodemonstrate and/or possess:

• 5 yearsofprogressivelyincreasingexperienceinschooltransportation
• Strongcommunicationskillsinmultiplesettingsandtheabilitytobeanengagingchangeagentandculture-creatorthatcaninspireand
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and
• Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-makingand
• Highdegreeofprofessionalism,withtheabilitytomanagemultiplecompetingpriorities,whileconsistentlydemonstratingsoundjudgmentanddisciplined
• Experience in utilizing database management programs designated by
• Master’s degree

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’sdegreeinAdministration,Urban/RegionalPlanning,orTransportation
• Workingknowledgeofcomputer
• Knowledge of the school system policies and
• Extensiveexperienceinstudenttransportation
• CPR/AED Certification
• CDL will be required within 6-12 months of employment.

Physical Involvement:

Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, lifting up to 40poundsissometimesrequired.Musthaveabilitytoprovideowntransportationtoschools,worklocations,andmeetingsites.Mobilityskillsnecessarytoaccessavarietyofworklocations. Must be able to passed physical requirements to operate a bus.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.