Transportation Program Manager- Special Needs - Albemarle County, VA, United States - Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government

Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government
Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government
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Albemarle County, VA, United States

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**Transportation Program Manager

  • Special Needs**Transportation Department
Full-Time, Exempt


GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Supports the department and school division training and development; to include immediate crisis/intervention support to situations as they arise.

Responsible for oversight (leading, coaching, mentoring, etc.), of assigned Special Needs Drivers and Assistants, including Car Drivers. Develops reports as required. Works with the Assistant Director in the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement programs in Transportation.

Responsible for direct supervision and management of assigned special needs Transportation staff.? Provides department-level coaching and training on best practices with Special Needs Drivers, Special Needs Assistants, and other staff.

Provides training in de-escalation tactics in accordance with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

Completes independent analyses of data in carrying out these projects and synthesizes this information for inclusion in reports for the Superintendent and School Board.

Performs complex analysis of trend data and related services across all administrative and functional areas of transportation operations.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • Responsible for oversight (leading, coaching, mentoring, etc., of assigned Lead Drivers, SPED Drivers, and Assistants, including Car Drivers;
  • Makes routine visits to County schools, building relationships with appropriate Office Associates, Athletic Directors, and School Administrators;
  • Coordinates with Special Needs staff and/or assists the Driver Supervisor in assigning drivers for the CBIP (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program) program and workstudy; in addition to other exceptional transportation needs;
  • Responsible for maintaining, tracking, and procurement of all department special needs equipment;
  • Provides coaching, mentoring, and training as needed, to Transportation staff;
  • Acts on behalf of the director in conducting projectrelated activities;
  • Works with the director in the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement programs in Transportation related to special needs transportation;
  • Implements various data collection processes to support analyses of continuous quality improvement and customer service. Analyzes this information for use in department improvement plans;
  • Trains, supervises, and evaluates direct reports; Provides feedback to other department supervisors as needed for performance evaluations;
  • Evaluates, implements, and adopts new equipment and SPED process;
  • In collaboration with the Training Specialist, trains department personnel as needed and provides technical support as required.
  • Coordinates with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Special Needs pupil transportation as required, responsible for compliance with VDOE Special Needs transportation regulations;
  • Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations to ensure the ability of current resources required to adequately meet the changing needs of the department;
  • Maintains records and files for use in a school crisis;
  • Works with the Special Needs Routing Analyst, tactfully addresses parent concerns regarding special needs routing, bus stops, and bus stop supervision;
  • Drives hometoschool as needed Performs related duties as required or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, information management, or a related field, in addition to three years of related experience.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Special Needs certifications, completion of substantial college level or other related training, and experience in implementing and managing Special Needs Pupil Transportation are desired.

Certification as a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Instructor is required or must be obtained within the probationary period. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required and must be obtained within 6-months of hire.


PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: In addition to periodic physical conditions equivalent to a bus driver, a combination of administrative and fieldwork. Frequent walking and some lifting of light objects. Regular use of a computer and the ability to operate a vehicle for meetings outside of the office and community. Occasional work outside normal duty hours may be necessary. Frequent contacts are made at all organizational levels (internally and externally) to achieve organizational goals and mission. Regular contact with citizens, highest appointed and elected officials, and others influential in the community.


EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibility.
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