Job Description
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Provides unified leadership for all transportation functions, including
student routing, dispatching, fleet maintenance, and staff supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
**Team Leadership and Supervision**
• Provides leadership for all aspects of staff supervision, including
selection of new team members, performance evaluations and employee
discipline.
• Direct and lead all transportation staff, including the Routing
Specialist, Dispatcher, Bus Drivers, Bus Attendants and Mechanics.
• Coordinate and oversee training for drivers and assistants to ensure
they maintain required licensing and certifications.
• Promote and maintain professional working relationships with both
staff and external vendors.
• Provide unified leadership for all transportation functions to
ensure a cohesive department.
**Fleet & Operations Management**
• Oversee the mechanical shop to ensure the school bus fleet and
district vehicles are maintained for safe and efficient operations.
• Manage student transportation routing and dispatching to ensure safe
and timely arrival for all daily routes.
• Maintain rigorous vehicle safety inspection schedules and all
associated documentation.
• Apply mathematical concepts, such as fractions and percentages, to
manage technical data and fleet logistics.
**Safety & Regulatory Compliance**
• Ensure all transportation operations comply strictly with DOT
regulations and state requirements.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of State and Federal Rules regarding
student transportation and the rights of students with disabilities.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of district roadways and emergency
facilities to ensure student safety.
• Ability to handle data input.
**Administrative & Strategic Planning**
• Utilize analytical thinking and planning ahead to solve practical
problems with limited standardization.
• Develop technical writing for reports and correspondence to
communicate department needs effectively.
• Present information clearly and effectively to families/guardians
and district stakeholders.
• Uphold the district\'s mission of excellence while performing as a
member of the \"Phoenix #1 family.\"
**Auxiliary Responsibilities**
• Maintains operational flexibility to address emerging needs and
performs other related professional duties as assigned to ensure
uninterrupted District services and operational excellence.
Minimum Education And/Or Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years experience as a certified school bus driver
• Supervisory or personnel management experience
• Valid class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• DPS Classroom and Behind the Wheel Trainer certificates
Preferred Education And/Or Experience
• College coursework
• Training in administration or management
• Training in professional communication
Knowledge Of
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
• State and Federal Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines relative to
student transportation; rights of students with disabilities and
parent rights; and detailed knowledge of district roadways and
emergency facilities.
Skilled In
• Technical writing for reports and correspondence; application of
mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios); and
effective presentation of information to the public.
Ability To
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret
instructions in various forms (written, oral, diagram); and promote
harmonious working relationships with staff and vendors.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Concern For Order
Planning Ahead