1500 East 128th Ave., Thornton
, Colorado, 802412601
SUMMARY: Develop and maintain a safe and efficient transportation system that allows students the option to take full advantage of educational opportunities offered through curricular and extra-curricular activities. Supervise the comprehensive operation of school buses, fleet maintenance and pupil transportation, including supervision of all employees, fiscal integrity and interpersonal relationships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.
1. Establish and maintain internal and external communication processes for the achievement of customer satisfaction. Respond to customer inquiries, determine action required and implement appropriate action
2. Oversee daily student transportation and fleet maintenance operations.
3. Assume responsibility for maintaining and monitoring compliance with federal and state rules and regulations and Superintendent Policies as they relate to transportation. May be responsible for review, approval and verification of reported time in district time and labor system. May prepare and analyze time and labor reports and complete paperwork for payment of stipends and other pay.
4. Approve expenditure of department funds.
5. Promote a productive environment for all district staff and students by recognizing and solving problems and encouraging teamwork, creativity and understanding.
6. Recruit, train and supervise transportation personnel and make recommendations related to employment, transfer, promotion and termination.
7. Generate and supervise written communication representing the Transportation Department.
8. 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).
9. Track and monitor department expenditures to remain within current fiscal budget through the use of district information technology systems.
10. Work with employees to establish processes to assess needs and identify plans and procedures to improve driver and department performances.
11. Participate in the internal planning process for the development and recommendation of future District educational needs and site plans.
12. Work collaboratively with the superintendent and the director of risk management in the development of procedures and recommendations for school delays and or closures during emergencies and/or inclement weather.
13. Develop a departmental budget for the efficient allocation of resources.
14. Develop recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs based on future enrollment projections, boundary changes and new school construction, including vehicle replacement needs paired with new growth demands.
15. Evaluate transportation staff performance in accordance with District and Classified Association guidelines.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related area. Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for this requirement.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in business administration and management.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in transportation.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Valid Colorado driver?s license required.