Fort Wayne Community Schools is Hiring a Transportation | Director Near Fort Wayne, IN
Administrator: Year Round ScheduleThe Transportation Director is responsible for directing the daily operations of the transportation department activities to assure safe, timely and efficient pupil transportation for all FWCS students. Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPrimary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification. Leadership
Responsible for, in collaboration with the Executive Director of Student & Family Support Services, the development of a long-range strategic plan for the Transportation department
Participate in the implementation of Department programs, services, strategies, goals and objectives
Direct the daily operations of the Department by monitoring and evaluating the transportation operations for safety and operational efficiency
Establish and maintain Department timelines; make adjustments in Department activities in response to student and District needs
Interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
Collaborate with Human Resources on labor issues affecting the Transportation Department
Communication and Support
Provide quality service to students, parents, schools and public
Provide consultation and technical assistance to parents, school sites, administration and others regarding district transportation functions
Direct activities to assure proper and timely resolution of transportation and related scheduling and routing issues, complaints and conflicts
Provide professional learning opportunities for employees through in-service training programs and activities to enhance bus driver and other transportation personnel skills and understanding of District best practices and safety procedures
Monitor Department’s compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding transportation
Budget and Finance
Participate in the development of the annual preliminary transportation budget
Assure adequate resources to meet District transportation needs
Supervise the fleet maintenance plan for all buses to assure the safe transportation of students, school staff, and general public
Develop the bus replacement plan and collaborate with the District Financial Officer to assure buses are replaced according to State guidelines Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to pupil transportation
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pupil transportation planning, scheduling and route development
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of vehicle maintenance and related safety and legal standards
Knowledge of, and ability to, transmit safe driving and preventative maintenance practices
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision of staff
Skills in organization, time management, task prioritization and recordkeeping
Skills demonstrating high level of integrity, commitment, and work ethic
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee assigned work programs, including monitoring work schedules and work performance
Ability to understand the integration of special needs students into a school setting
Ability to operate school bus and district vehicles
Ability to provide transportation staff with in-service/professional development opportunities to increase proficiency in their fields of expertise
Ability to work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters
Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff and promote a team environment
Ability to facilitate and promote conflict resolution
Ability to interact positively and effectively with, students, staff, and administrators
Ability to use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Five (5) years supervisory experience working with student transportation functions
Indiana driver’s license
Valid CDL: Commercial Driver’s License preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands – Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
Working Conditions – Generally acceptable working environment with limited exposure to disagreeable elements. Exposure to such conditions may make working environment disagreeable or cause discomfort occasionally but has minor impact on personal safety and/or mental well-being.
Driving Requirement –This job description may require the incumbent to drive.
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.