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    Description
    Director of Transportation

    Reports to:
    Director of Facilities

    About Algiers Charter
    Since our
    inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the
    educational community. From our very first day, we operated with the belief
    that all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-school
    organization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has never
    been stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamic
    educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our
    organization to the next level.
    The
    educational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant and
    unrelenting performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if you
    are ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement and
    pathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.

    What Success Means in This Position
    This
    is a year round exempt level position. The Director of Transportation's
    role is to manage and oversee all transportation functions for Algiers Charter
    to ensure safe and efficient students' transportation, vehicle maintenance,
    routing, scheduling, and the responsibilities within Algiers Charter School
    Association in supporting the instructional and activity programs centered
    around students. This position requires strong proven abilities in
    organizations, leadership and human relationships.
    Position
    Description & Expectations

    Provides
    leadership with knowledge and updates of safety standards regarding
    day-to-day transportation operations while monitoring performance,
    policies, and procedures relating to student transport

    Oversees all
    aspects of the daily bus routes and bus maintenance operations

    Researches
    and suggest purchases for any equipment needed for the school bus fleet
    and/or materials needed for compliance with all the existing policies and
    procedures

    Resolves
    daily operational problems and emergencies while coordinating with the
    Executive Director of Site Services on complex issues for timely
    resolutions

    Performs
    road checks during period of inclement weather for communications on
    safety concerns

    Provides
    recommendations to leadership regarding changing school schedules
    including school cancellations due to expected conditions

    Establishes
    and maintains positive relationships with parents, schools, and
    departments, while coordinating with transportation staff, schools, and
    parents on start of school protocols and resolves concerns with scheduling
    and route development continuously

    Have the
    leadership ability to give direction and supervise subordinates, including
    delegation of duties, establishing work plan and setting goals for the
    department and employees

    Supervises
    and monitors in-services for transportation safety trainings, which
    includes conducting a mock evacuation and emergency drills

    Coordinates
    to prepare for annual state bus inspections and resolving any inspection
    issues

    Collaborates
    with various departments, local and state agencies, and organizations
    relating to pupil transportation

    Investigates
    and reports accidents and other issues associated with student
    transportation

    Provides a
    variety of reports in a timely fashion to the school authorities and
    government departments in compliance with policies and procedures

    Continue
    professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills, and
    participate as a team member with colleagues

    Ability to
    work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate
    handling of confidential matters
    Qualifications

    Must have
    least five (5) years' experience in school transportation operations, with
    at least one (1) year experience supervising staff

    Minimum of
    one year full-time, paid, professional experience working in a supervisory
    or administrative capacity preferably with charter schools, public school
    districts, or other complex organizational structure

    Possession
    of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P"
    Endorsement

    Bachelor's
    degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

    Valid
    certifications in First Aid and CPR, or have the ability to obtain these
    certifications within 60 days of hire

    Knowledgeable
    of facilities and school law in accordance with Louisiana statutes,
    including the implications on the educational program and liability, keeps
    abreast of developments, and consults with leadership in times of
    uncertainty

    Demonstrates
    persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact goal
    achievement

    Demonstrates
    a drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to achieve
    results

    Proactively
    approaches others with a view to engaging in dialogue and building strong
    working relationships

    Holds
    employees/colleagues accountable for achieving results and publicly
    acknowledges effective performance

    Skilled in interpreting
    and managing Service Level Agreements and contracts for outsourced
    services

    Demonstrated
    ability to manage staff

    Superior
    written and oral communications skills

    Must be well
    organized and have impeccable time management skills

    Physical Demands:
    the physical demands
    described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
    successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
    accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
    the essential functions.
    Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged
    periods of time
    Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of
    time.
    Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, talk,
    hear conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception with color
    vision with a wide field of vision function
    Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds with exposure to petroleum
    fumes and work occasionally outside
    Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.

    Work Environment:
    The work environment
    characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
    encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
    to perform the essential functions.
    May work prolonged or irregular hours.
    Frequent charter system wide travel; occasional out-of-town or
    state travel.

    The
    noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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