Transportation Director

Job Summary: To oversee the operation of the school transportation program and to ensure the safe and efficient transport of pupils to curricular and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or General Education Degree

2. Must possess a class B commercial driver’s license with the following endorsements: school bus, air brake, and passenger

3. Meet the physical examination standards required by federal and state law, administrative rules

4. Previous school transportation and supervisory experience preferred

5. Able to coordinate and conduct driver trainings

6. Skills in personnel management, route scheduling, cost containment, and bookkeeping

7. Have an excellent driving record

8. Knowledge of bus passenger safety and effective discipline procedures

9. Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to transportation and safety regulations

10. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repair

11. Knowledgeable of general upkeep of equipment for student safety

12. Able to maintain passenger discipline to ensure their safety and well being and to protect against vandalism

13. Works well with students, staff, and parents

14. Ability to work with and supervise School Bus Drivers

15. Awareness of and commitment to proper bus maintenance

16. Able to grasp tools and occasionally lift or move up the seventy-five pounds

17. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

18. Excellent organizational skills

19. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

20. Selected applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and random drug testing thereafter.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the school transportation program

2. Recruit, supervise, and evaluate all transportation personnel, and make recommendations regarding their employment, promotion and release

3. Administer required physical agility tests to school bus drivers and school bus aids

4. Arrange for substitute school bus drivers, and act in this capacity when no other substitutes are available

5. Act as a liaison with drivers and parents for complaints and special requests

6. Respond to transportation inquiries by the public and handle all complaints

7. Investigate complaints of inappropriate behavior by transportation staff while on duty and preserve evidence in order to have fair inquiries and prompt resolution of complaints

8. Develop and implement a program of pre-service and regularly scheduled in-service training of bus drivers and substitute drivers

9. Develop and train bus drivers in a program that will investigate and report accidents involving school buses

10. Maintain a detailed log of transportation complaints, incidents, and problem situations to record the investigation and resolution of these problems and to identify recurrent patterns of problem situations

1. Perform repairs to district vehicles and equipment to his or her capability

2. Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy and develop a program of preventative safety

3. Schedule emergency evacuation drills cooperatively with building principals at all schools

4. Establish standards of bus cleanliness that are acceptable and achievable with the resources available

5. Inspect all school buses on a regular basis to determine that high standards of operability, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained

6. Schedule district vehicles for regular maintenance and safety inspections, and in accordance with state guidelines

7. Avoid oil spills or other pollution, and maintain a clean work area

8. Organize work, equipment, and supplies to attain an efficient, safe, and healthy environment

9. Advise the superintendent on road hazards for decisions on school closing during inclement weather

1. Prepare and update all bus routes and bus schedules

2. Determine bus stops and pick up times, and ensures compliance with bus capacity limitations

3. Meet the needs of the daily instructional program, field trips, and extracurricular activities

4. Coordinate bus activity trips with principals, teachers, and the athletics and activities director

5. Inform the superintendent immediately when changes of routes occur and are required to be adopted by the Board of Trustees

6. Arrange for the transportation of pupils with disabilities as determined by the child study team

7. Evaluate methods for transporting students attending a special education or vocational school outside the district and nonpublic school students

8. Coordinate authorized transportation services for community groups in accordance with Board policy

1. Prepare and administer the transportation budget

2. Conduct an annual cost analysis of the transportation operation

3. Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an inventory of them

4. Prepare purchase orders according to district policy and purchase equipment, supplies, and mechanical needs within district budget limitations

5. Recommend the purchase of new vehicles, and assist in the preparation of bid specifications for them

6. Work with the business manager to formulate specifications for transportation contracts with private vendors as necessary

7. Develop recommendations for future personnel needs

8. Immediately report any theft or misappropriation of supplies to the clerk of the Board/business manager

9. Provide updates and timely notice to the clerk to the Board/business manager when existing funds, supplies, and equipment will be insufficient for the current fiscal year

10. Assist in collecting, maintaining, and submitting data and reports required by the federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy

11. Maintain an individual and permanent file on each Board owned vehicle as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy and make the files available for inspection upon request

1. Take an active role in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses

2. Administer a transportation program in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy

3. Know and follow Board policy and the chain of command

4. Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and problems

5. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through attending meetings and trade exhibits

6. Seek assistance should emergencies arise

7. Represent the school district in a positive manner

8. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

9. Perform other duties as assigned

Salary: Contingent based on education and experience.

Benefits: Employee medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage paid 100% by the

district. Family benefits paid at 80% coverage. $20,000 employee life insurance and $2,000 dependent life insurance paid by the district. Eligible for PERSI

retirement.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Direct Inquiries: Jason Hunter, Superintendent: 208-476-5593 or hunterj@jsd171.org

Applications Available: Applications Available:

(select Classified Application)

Email- HR@jsd171.org

Central Office- 1145 Riverside Ave. Orofino, ID 83544

Please return application materials to Human Resources- hr@jsd171.org

EOE/AA EMPLOYER

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $59,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,000