What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Transportation position at TRANSPORTATION?
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Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Transportation is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school DIrector of Transportation, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.
All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position Title: Assistant Transportation Director |
Salary Schedule: PCSD Administrative |
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Department: Transportation |
Job Code: 346002 |
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Reports To: Director of Transportation |
Work Schedule: Annual/8 hours per day |
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Grade/Level: ASSTD |
FLSA: Exempt |
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Primary Function: Ability to develop routes and schedules. General knowledge of budget preparation and implementation. Extensive knowledge of bus maintenance, safety inspections and bus maintenance equipment. Ability to represent Transportation Department at a variety of meetings. Extensive knowledge of federal transportation guidelines. |
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Working Conditions: |
Physical Demands: |
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Office environment |
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard |
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Constant interruptions |
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone |
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Seeing to read a variety of materials |
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Sitting for extended periods of time |
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Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials |
Qualifications:
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Minimum of high school diploma or GED |
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Two (2) years’ experience in a pupil transportation environment |
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Excellent communication and organization skills |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Assists in the planning, organization, and day to day operations of the Transportation Department |
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Conducts long-range planning activities including cost analysis and recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of transportation services |
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Prepares annual transportation reports and assists with the preparation of the department budget |
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Serves as liaison between department personnel, parents, district employees and the public at large |
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Assists school administrators to resolve discipline problems occurring on school buses |
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Responds to requests for information and complaints, and resolves problems from parents and citizens pertaining to the transportation of students |
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Supervises bus recruitment, train, and retention |
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Develops and maintains positive working relationships with schools, other District departments, outside governmental agencies, and local and state law enforcement community |
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Works with District personnel, transportation employees, students, parents, and others to improve the overall transportation services offered by the District |
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Investigates any disputes regarding bus stop location, pick up or drop off times, efficiency of routing or route information and insure that information is accurately loaded into the routing software |
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Supervises and assists with the evaluation of transportation department employees |
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Conducts on site investigations of bus stops, bus routes, operating procedures of bus drivers and vehicles. |
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Oversees maintenance and repair of the school buses and other vehicles owned by the PCSD |
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Oversees procedures for systematic bus maintenance and safety inspections |
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Works with bus drivers and local school personnel to ensure that safe riding practices are followed |
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Ensures compliance with all federal transportation guidelines, state laws and Georgia Department of Education policies |
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Assist in long-range planning activities including cost analysis and recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of transportation employees |
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Supervises all field trips and athletic trips from submission by the school through assignment of driver and billing of schools |
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Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee |
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
Salary : $72,100 - $108,149
