Director of Transportation

A KY Principals certification and Principal experience is recommended.  Contract for 235 days per school year.

CLASS TITLE:  DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

REPORTS TO:  Director of Districtwide Services

EXEMPT STATUS:  Exempt                                         

APPROVED:  January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Organize, plan, direct and implement operations and activities involved in student transportation; communicate with parents, community representatives, local officials and the general public.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Organize, plan, direct and implement operations and activities involved in student transportation to assure safe and efficient transportation services.
• Plan and direct pre-service and in-service training of bus drivers in cooperation with staff development and safety; provide leadership for development of vehicle safety program.
• Plan and approve transportation route and bus stop locations in cooperation with school principals and other school personnel involved.
• Interview driver applicants; recommend drivers for employment and dismissal.
• Train, assign, direct, review and evaluate work of assigned employees.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects in vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate with parents, community representatives, local officials and the general public; coordinate communications and information and promote positive relationships.
• Receive and resolve issues, concerns and complaints concerning student transportation services; direct to appropriate personnel and monitor resolution.
• Assure department meets legal requirements concerning student transportation.
• Assist with budget preparation as required; monitor and control budget according to established guidelines.
• Prepare required reports and assure the preparation and maintenance of department records; prepare and deliver oral reports as required.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

       KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing student transportation.
• Policies and procedures concerning time lines and routing of buses.
• Streets and distances involved in routing buses.
• Requirements of a variety of training programs.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic methods involving budget monitoring and control.

       ABILITY TO:

• Plan and direct training programs.
• Plan and approve transportation routes and bus stops.
• Assure department meets legal requirements concerning student transportation.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of work within and outside the District.
• Coordinate and disseminate information.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  college-level training in transportation and/or four years experience in transportation activities including at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.

Salary : $78,059 - $117,304