What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Director/Coordinator -- Girard City Schools position at Trumbull County Educational Service Center?
POSITION:
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The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
- Transportation Director/Coordinator
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Background in transportation operations preferred.
- Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruption.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals in a courteous and tactful manner, and establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Ability to handle problems and stressful situations tactfully and apply proactive problem solving skills.
- Ability to assist students and parents using patience and understanding.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents or staff.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to maintain accurate logs of daily events, bus assignments, route coverage, etc.
- General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email.
- Ability to learn to use routing computer systems, video equipment systems and other systems to obtain student transportation information as needed.
- Ability to learn appropriate dispatching policies and practices within a reasonable amount of time.
- Ability to become familiar with District roads and learn about transportation equipment and student needs.
- Ability to appropriately communicate with students, parents, District staff and members of the community.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends as required.
- Maintain safety standards, including preventative standards, according to State rules and insurance regulations; oversee department preparation for Ohio State Highway Patrol bus inspections.
- Check transportation time sheets as necessary to ensure accurate reporting.
- Responsible for forwarding approved time sheets to the Treasurer’s Office in a timely manner to meet district payroll schedules.
- Possess a current O.B.I. certificate as outlined by the Ohio Department of Education and Pre-Service Program.
- Attend required workshops and seminars as deemed by the O.D.E. Pre-Service instructor and Girard City Schools.
- Assist trainees in scheduling CDL test appointments.
- Develop recommendations for the Superintendent.
- Be a, or willing to become an Ohio pre-service school bus driver training instructor.
- Be a, or obtain an on-the-bus instructor certification.
- Ability to obtain certificates as determined necessary by the District which may include a class B CDL license and other bus driver certification requirements.
- Ability to become first aid and CPR certified.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
- Must have successful BCI & FBI background checks.
- Oversee daily student transportation and fleet maintenance operations.
- Supervise general maintenance program with specific attention to safety inspections.
- Establish performance standards and supervise operational care, service and maintenance of all vehicles within the department.
- Establish all regular bus routes, schedules and stops and maintain routing software to develop route maps for drivers, schools, etc. as appropriate.
- Coordinate student transportation activities with school officials.
- Recommend procurement of additional or replacement buses and disposal of old units.
- Responsible for maintaining and monitoring compliance with federal and state rules and regulations and Board Policies as they relate to transportation.
- Track, monitor and approve expenditures of department funds.
- Promote a productive environment for transportation staff and students by recognizing and solving problems and encouraging teamwork, creativity and understanding.
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate transportation personnel and make recommendations related to employment and termination.
- Communicate with the Department of Special Education to provide reasonable, safe and prudent transportation services in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE).
- Work with Transportation staff to establish processes to assess needs and identify plans and procedures to improve driver and department performances.
- Evaluate all elements of transportation program on a continuing basis.
- Work with Principals, Bus Drivers, students and parents regarding discipline or other issues.
- Responsible for transportation data to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (i.e. T-1, T-2, etc.).
- Establish and maintain good public relations.
- Meets all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the district’s insurance carriers.
- Meets all health screening requirements as requested.
- The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance or anything that impairs, in the workplace throughout employment in the District.
- Evaluate safety of road conditions during inclement weather and work collaboratively with the Superintendent to make recommendations for school delays and/or closures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Girard City Schools
- To Be Determined
- February 10, 2025, or until filled
- Interested applicants should send their letter of interest, three (3) references and resume to: jobs@girardcityschools.org
- Please include Transportation Director/Coordinator in the subject line.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
