Assistant Director of Operations for Transportation
Job Posting for Assistant Director of Operations for Transportation at Alabama State Department of Education
Job Title – Assistant Director of Operations for Transportation
Supervisor: Executive Director of Operations
Job Goals:
- To assist with the provision of excellent transportation services for Jefferson County students.
- To assist with the effective management of school system vehicles, fiscal and material resources, and transportation personnel
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of experience in transportation services.
- Three (3) years of experience in supervision of personnel.
- Maintain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
- Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (BDL) with P/S endorsement and commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage assigned personnel.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Monitors buses and observes routes during the school year to ensure drivers are following county and state policies and procedures.
- Assists in the establishment and development of new routes or route additions using the route tracking computer program.
- Follows bus drivers on their assigned routes to monitor the safety of routes, stops and turnarounds periodically during the school year.
- Takes an active role in preventing and solving disciplinary problems on school buses.
- Assists with the development of all transportation vehicle specifications for bids in accordance with state guidelines.
- Assists with responsibilities for fiscal management and inventory control for transportation services and operations in accordance with school system financial procedures.
- Assists with obtaining information needed to report accidents involving Board-owned vehicles.
- Substitutes as Transportation Director when needed.
- Coordinates with the Exceptional Education department regarding Transportation needs for students with disabilities.
- Coordinates the use of transportation, routing, GPS tracking software and applicable technology.
- Oversees operation of transportation shop.
- Engages in professional growth, ongoing training, and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
- Coordinates with the principal concerning the hiring of bus drivers, bus aides, and field trip transportation needs.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties assigned by Supervisor(s).
Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
Approved: May 10, 2016
Jefferson County School System
Assistant Director of Operations for Transportation
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