What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Transportation- Olentangy Schools position at Olentangy Local School District?
There will be an Assistant Director, Transportation position(s) available within the Olentangy Local School District for the 2025-26 school year, effective July 1, 2025. The Assistant Director, Transportation will assist in overseeing the Department of Transportation including operations of the transportation centers, trip management, routing, and fleet maintenance. Assist in preparing analytical reports including performance indicators, budgeting, and grant writing. To provide leadership to secure, maintain and improve the transportation operation, assuring safe, efficient, and convenient transportation for eligible students.
Qualifications for the position include: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years management experience; valid Ohio driver's license and commercial driver's license with school bus endorsement preferred; a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in transportation and/or school administration; ability to supervise and manage a large and complex PreK-12 transportation operation; and the ability to problem solve and become proficient in Ohio transportation rules and regulations. Alternative to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ability to work effectively with others; ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; effective, active listening skills; excellent public relations skills; strong leadership skills; demonstrated technical and logistical skills; excellent geographical and mapping knowledge; ability and skill to operate various computer programs include Microsoft office software; organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to drive a school bus and obtain required certifications; understanding and patient with staff, parents and students; demonstrated knowledge of budget management; and ability to effectively supervise and manage administrative personnel.
Internal candidates (currently employed by the Olentangy Local School District) must submit an internal online application in SchoolSpring.
External candidates must submit an external online application in SchoolSpring. In addition, a letter of interest, current resume, and a photocopy of applicable licensure must also be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application on or before April 30, 2025.
Positions are posted daily; check our Job Board regularly and apply for each specific position of interest.
Contact Lori Carter-Evans, Director of Transportation, at lori_carter-evans@olsd.us for more information regarding this position.
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