Student Transportation Supervisor

Applications are being accepted by the College Place School District for a Student Transportation Supervisor. This assignment is being posted for internal and external consideration at this time.  Interested internal candidates will need to apply online by 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 5, 2025 to be considered prior to external candidate applicants. The position is open until filled.

POSITION & BENEFITS: 

Job Title:  Student Transportation Supervisor        

Reports to:  Superintendent              

Bargaining Group:  Non-Represented Position

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Position: 210 Day Contract (Year-Round), 8 Hours per day 

Salary:  $72,110.14 per year

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2025

Benefits: Retirement, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits in accordance with Board policy

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, its equivalent (GED), or other relevant experiences;
• Knowledge and experience with technology, data management, word processing and spreadsheets;
• Experience with or training in student transportation;
• Possess or be able to obtain a current First Aid certification;
• Possess or be able to obtain a current driver’s license;
  • CDL-B
  • Passenger Endorsement
  • Air Brake Restriction Removed
  • OSPI Bus Driver Certificate

Required Abilities:

• Ability to build and lead a team in manner consistent with the district vision;
• Knowledge and experience with Student Transportation Programs;
• Skill to work with children;
• Skill to communicate positively with parents and community members;
• Have experience integrating technology into job results;
• Work efficiently and effectively;
• Produce work that is accurate, neat and thorough;
• Be reliable, trustworthy and require minimal supervision;
• Interact and communicate with others in a respectful, courteous and cooperative manner;
• Maintain adaptability by being positive, versatile and flexible;
• Support school rules and District policies and procedures.
• Capable of lifting ~ 60lbs~ 10% of the time, ~20% of the work day standing, reaching, bending, stooping and walking, ~60% of the time working from a sitting position, and ~10% of the time driving.
• Ability to attend and report when necessary to the CPPS Board of Directors

The Successful Candidate Shall:

• Lead and train personnel in the essential skills for safely transporting students, managing student behaviors, and contributing to the excellent reputation of College Place Public Schools
• Implement sound financial processes by working with the Business Manager in managing funds allocated to the Transportation Program to ensure effective use of resources.
• Oversee the daily operation of the Transportation Department and personnel to meet the requirements of the daily instructional program and co-curricular activities by managing regular and substitute drivers, routes, stops, equipment, and communications.
• Foster an effective professional climate by working to build positive relationships and attitudes inside and out of the District educational community.
• Lead the Transportation Department in maintaining acceptable student behavior by working in cooperation with Principals to develop standards and train drivers to supervise students while on the buses.
• Support the District’s vision statement by contributing on the District’s Administrative Team.
• Manage a process that ensures conformance with State, Federal and insurance regulations by developing a program of preventative safety that establishes procedures and provides for the operational care, servicing, and maintenance of all District vehicles.
• Accomplish efficient, effective staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate transportation staff needs by reviewing and recommending qualified applicants to the Superintendent.
• Maintain data to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements regarding bus driver training, drug testing, licensing, registration, and operational permits.
• Contribute to the District’s risk management processes by applying District and State procedures when issues of safety and/or concern arise.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational trainings; benchmarking professional standards; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks.
• Support professional growth by planning, organizing, and scheduling in-services for bus drivers.
• Maintain accurate records including: student transportation, human resources related items, maintenance records, and others.
• Protect the District by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing other duties as assigned or requested by the Superintendent

All new hires are conditional upon passing a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint screening examination and background check.

NONDISCRIMINATION:

College Place School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression,

or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org;

Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org;(509) 525-4827,1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

El Distrito Escolar de College Place no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo,religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género,
discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender preguntas y quejas sobre presunta discriminación:
Título IX y Acoso, Intimidación y Hostigamiento (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org

Derechos Civiles y Sección 504, y Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas en Cuestiones de Género: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org (509) 525-4827 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

Salary : $72,110 - $72,110