Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

General Summary: The director of transportation is critical for the successful implementation of district-wide safety objectives and efficient transportation for all students.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional programing and extra-curricular activities
• Prepares and revises bus routes and schedules for all WCS schools
• Reviews bus stop locations for safety and efficiency
• Coordinates with school principals and others responsible for planning special school trips
• Maintains safety standards in compliance with state and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventive safety
• Advises appropriate administrative personnel of road conditions for the decision on school closing during inclement weather
• Recruits, trains and supervises all transportation personnel, making recommendations on their employment, transfer, promotion and release
• Maintains all district-owned transportation department equipment and develops plans for preventive maintenance
• Oversees the DOT Random Drug/Alcohol Program for WCS school bus drivers to ensure compliance with federal DOT regulations
• Verifies and authorizes departmental payroll hours
• Administers of all relevant statues, state regulations, applicable School Board policy and administrative directives
• Conducts annual performance appraisals
• Keeps supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events
• Authorizes purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies
• Works with CFO to establish building trip budget targets
• Makes recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs based on a survey of resident students, distances and grade levels
• Submits all reports required by appropriate state and central office administration
• Takes an active role in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses
• Works with parents when special requests or complaints develop
• Maintains a relationship with transportation or safety organizations including Kosciusko County Local Emergency Preparedness Committee (lEPC), Safe Kids, Transportation Advisory Committee, School Transportation Association of Indiana and National Association for Pupil Transportation
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Experience in school transportation preferred. Previous public school experience desired.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• CDL license preferred or the ability to obtain a CDL license within 90 days of hire
• Must have documented supervisory experience.
• Ability to understand and maintain program finances within an assigned budget

Length of Position: Year round (12 months)

Position Type: Exempt/Salaried

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a Director of Transportation.