What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Director position at Knox Community Schools?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : Director of Transportation
Qualifications : High School Graduate
Experience Preferred in Transportation Field
Salary :
Based on experience and current salary schedule
Benefits include health insurance, benefit days, flexible schedule and PERF.
Submit the Following :
- Application
- Letter of Interest
- Three References with Telephone Numbers
Contact :
Mr. Greg Mikulich, Superintendent
Central Office
Knox Community School Corporation
2 Redskin Trail
Knox, IN 46534
574)772-1601
gmikulich@knox.k12.in.us
Posting Date : February 21, 2025
SUMMARY : Responsible for the organization, administration, supervision in the area of the school district transportation system in accordance with state law and policies along with school district policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
Organizes and implements a pupil transportation system within the policies of the Board of Education.
Develops and maintains lists of children eligible for transportation.
Approves bus stops in as safe a location as possible.
Approves field trips, athletic trips for transportation.
Recruits, interviews, checks background and recommends for employment bus drivers, sub and aide drivers.
Periodically checks the driving records of all bus drivers in order to assure student safety.
Conducts driver education program for school bus driver.
Maintains personnel records and reports to payroll to the payroll department.
Keeps records for preparation of state and local reports such as inventories, pupils transported, route mileage, time records, special trip records, traffic accidents, and other required reports.
Interprets transportation procedure and regulations to public and staff.
Makes recommendations that may improve transportation services and efficiency such as rules and regulations for drivers and pupil conduct.
Communicates with staff and families in a positive way.
Attends required meetings.
Professional attire for the position.
Maintains confidentiality with student and staff information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Manages 30 subordinate bus driver and sub / aide drivers. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Will need to be available for emergency situations after regular hours if necessary.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma required. Experience in general transportation operations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of district.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY :
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
Personal Computer and spreadsheet skills. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Some driving is necessary.
Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people and meet multiple demands from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
