Director of Transportation

JOB TITLE: Director of Transportation             

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Annual  

SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of being a Transportation Director are immeasurable. This position seeks a person who is passionate about the safety of students and staff. A successful Director of Transportation in our community is one who works to support the education of students by ensuring safe transport to and from school, athletic activities and educational experiences. You plan, organize and supervise operations of the District's bus and van fleet; to participate in annual budget development, and provide and account for materials, equipment and supplies; and to perform related work as assigned. You will be impacting a quality education for every student every day!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of school bus drivers, dispatchers and others responsible for the safe transportation of students.
• Assigns work, schedules employee work shifts, overtime, vacation, sick leave coverage and related issues.
• Reviews and approves time sheets.
• Trains or oversees training of employees in work procedures, standards and safety practices, and monitors operations for compliance with safety standards including classroom training.
• Interviews and recommends selection of job applicants, appraises employee performance, conducts informal counseling on work issues, and prepares documentation and recommends discipline and improvement plans for deficiencies.
• Coordinates with site administrators, program coordinators, and others regarding regular and special population student transportation needs and field trips.
• Evaluates, establishes and balances assigned routes.
• Evaluates regulations and develops operations procedures, standards and programs to ensure safety and compliance of transportation inspection and operations.
• Prepares the draft transportation budget, purchases supplies and materials, and monitors expenditures.
• Drives a school bus over assigned routes in emergency situations.
• Investigates all bus accidents or near accidents to determine causes and prevent recurrences.
• Meets with District administrators to present information and advice on functioning of the transportation program and resolves related issues.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records related to student transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ experience driving school busses.
•  Associates Degree; Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Possession of CDL in the applicable class with passenger endorsement.
• Experience with supervising employees.
• Bus maintenance experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning and review and basic personnel practices.
• Safe driving practices and procedures.
• Practices and procedures of student transportation planning and programs, including route planning and balancing, scheduling coverage, safety programs, driver instruction, and special population needs.
• Provisions of the Arizona Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in transporting students.
• Basic practices and procedures of budgeting.
• First aid practices.

SKILLED IN

• Planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• Training, instructing, appraising and counseling employees.
• Coordinating routes, drivers, schedules and assignments.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports pertaining to the work of the group.
• Evaluating and developing procedures, standards, and methods for student transportation operations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and managers.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Exercising independent judgment and decision-making.

CORE COMPETENTCIES 
? Accountability ? Analytical Thinking ? Integrity ? Advocacy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250-7746 at least 3 days in advance.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
Discounted childcare is available for all employees.

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000