Half-Time Asst. Transportation Supervisor/Half-Time Bus Driver

Position: Half-Time Assistant Transportation Supervisor / Half-Time Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor 

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Employment Status: Part-Time (1.0 FTE 0.5 Asst. Supervisor / 0.5 Dispatcher-Router)

Salary & Benefits: Competitive hourly wage based on experience and district salary guidelines; eligibe for pro-rated benefits according to district policy. 

Location: Operations Building 

Summary:

The Half-Time Transportation Supervisor / Half-Time Bus Driver plays a dual role within the school district. As an assistant supervisor, this individual oversees day-to-day transportation operations, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, manages scheduling and routing, and communicates with staff and families. As a driver, this person safely transports students along assigned routes and schedules. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and committed to providing excellent service to students, families, and school staff.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsements.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in school transportation; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use routing and scheduling software and standard office applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and occasional evenings or weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Assistant Transportation Supervisor (50%)

• Coordinate and oversee daily transportation operations, including routing, scheduling, and dispatching.
• Supervise transportation personnel, including bus drivers and aides.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal transportation regulations.
• Ensure proper maintenance and inspection of the district’s fleet in collaboration with mechanics or vendors.
• Monitor driver certification and training records; schedule required professional development.
• Respond to transportation-related inquiries and concerns from parents, staff, and community members.
• Assist in budgeting, cost control, and fuel usage monitoring.
• Collaborate with school administration to support student transportation needs, including special education and extracurricular trips.
• Maintain detailed records and reports as required.

Bus Driver (50%)

• Operate a school bus safely along designated routes, ensuring timely arrival and departure.
  
  
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
  
  
• Enforce rules and procedures to ensure the safety and discipline of students on the bus.
  
  
• Report any incidents, disciplinary issues, or mechanical concerns.
• Maintain accurate records, including mileage, times, and student counts.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Grand Ledge Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities.  Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to:  Human Resources Director, Kelly Jones, Grand Ledge Public Schools, 220 Lamson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837, (517)925-5406.