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Job Number 2300288583

Start Date

Open Date 06/12/2024

Closing Date
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000 students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves responsibility for assisting the School Transportation Director in coordinating and directing the actions of school bus drivers. An employee in this class functions in designated areas to allow the Director to devote time to administrative problems. General supervision is received from an administrative superior with a small degree of leeway allowed for implementing and carrying out established policies of the transportation program. Work is reviewed through conferences and submission of reports. Supervision is exercised over a substantial number of school bus drivers. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Assists in scheduling all school bus runs; calls substitute drivers as needed, and sees that all buses are dispatched.
• Assists in handling routing and bus stop problems, complaints, and new children within the district.
• Confers with parents and principals on behavior problems.
• Handles the recording and submission of drivers' time cards and their payroll.
• Checks periodically all buses for compliance with safety laws.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new bus drivers.
• Reevaluates driving habits of veteran bus drivers.
• Assists the School Transportation Director in a variety of areas where assigned.
• May drive a school bus when required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of standard transportation methods and programs as related to school districts.
• Good knowledge of current New York State Motor Vehicle Laws and State Education rules and regulations as applied to the operation of school buses.
• Good knowledge of standard safety practices as applicable to school transportation programs.
• Good knowledge of computer systems such as email, word processing, routing software and other related systems pertaining to transportation.
• Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships between drivers, parents, principals, and children.
• Ability to evaluate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make oral and written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent in school transportation or a related field such as commercial bus or truck transportation, either as a driver or having responsibility for scheduling and/or routing drivers.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT
When required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a valid New York State Non-CDL or CDL, including any special endorsements, is required for the type of vehicle being operated.
WORKING HOURS:
This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position is considered full-time. This position in non exempt.
SALARY/COMPENSATION:
The current hourly rate for this position is $29.98 per hour per the Unit 6 contract.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a minimum education level of High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• All candidates must be reachable on the current Onondaga County Civil Service eligibility list for this title OR be currently working in this title to be considered.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here.
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