Transportation Director (Starts July 1- 2023)

Required Testing                                          Certificates and Licenses

Pre-hire and Random Drug Testing               CDL with P- S and Air Brake Endorsement

Driver Physical (annual)                                 CPR/First Aid Certificate (annual)

Defensive Driving (annual)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass pre-hire and random drug testing screens.
• Complete state-required physical examination for bus drivers and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office.
• Pass random checks (KBI- DVM).
• Valid Kansas CDL with required P- S and airbrake endorsements.
• Meet all state requirements for bus drivers- including defensive driving- CPR- and first aid certification.
• Must work indoors and outdoors during the school year.
• Must work in noisy- crowded- stressful environments- with numerous interruptions.
• Must work in and around dust- fumes- and odors.
• Skills to effectively communicate and coordinate with students- staff- parents- patrons- other administers- and State Board of Education.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhanced skills and job performance.

General Functions:

• Implement and follow all District health and safety policies. 
• Insure compliance with all federal- state and local safety regulations.
• Provide clean- safe- and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities.
• Ensure all activities conform to state school transportation guidelines.
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and the community.  
• Work to implement the vision and mission of the District.
• React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner- meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Implement and follow the vision and mission of the district.
• Participates in unit meetings- in-service training- safety workshops- etc. for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Willingness to submit to random drug screening.
• Any other duties deemed appropriate as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Attend meetings as required and approved by the Superintendent.
• Observes and follows all school district attendance policies at all times.
• Regular attendance is required of all employees subject to allowed leave in accordance with district policy or negotiated agreement- as appropriate.  Excessive absences or tardiness- unauthorized leave or unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action including termination of employment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assesses incidents- complaints and/or accidents for the purpose of reaching and/or recommending a resolution.
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators- auditors- public agencies- community members- etc.) for the purpose of implementing an/or maintaining services and programs.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. investigating complaints- transportation budget/expenditures- etc.)- for purpose of analyzing issues- ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures and/or monitoring program components.
• Conducts accident investigations (e.g. reviews events- prepares and submits accident reports- etc.) for the purpose of complying with legal requirements and insurance carrier procedures.
• Coordinates student transportation activities with school officials- department heads and other interested groups or individuals for the purpose of ensuring that district transportation needs are met.
• Directs transportation department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
• Monitors budget allocations- expenditures- fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring the allocations are accurate- expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Participates in meetings- workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. recruiting- interviewing- recommending- training- supervising- evaluations- etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing- enhancing productivity of staff- and ensuring necessary department/program outcomes are achieved.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. maps- transportation budget input- route report- state reporting- etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues- meeting compliance requirements- providing audit references- and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. new bus routes- bus schedules- new equipment/materials- bus policies- etc.) for the purpose of developing new program/services- ensuring program compliance with established requirements- securing general information and/or responding to requests.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
• Schedules regular inspections of all buses for the purpose of ensuring compliance with required bus drivers reviews of their bus.
• Performs other related duties- as assigned- for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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