- 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
- 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 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
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolongedperiods of time
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods oftime.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, talk,hear conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception with colorvision with a wide field of vision function
- Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds with exposure to petroleumfumes and work occasionally outside
- Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.
- May work prolonged or irregular hours.
- Frequent charter system wide travel; occasional out-of-town orstate travel.
- Thenoise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Director of Transportation - New Orleans, United States - Algiers Charter School Association
Description
Director of TransportationReports to: Director of Facilities
About Algiers Charter
Since ourinception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in theeducational community. From our very first day, we operated with the beliefthat all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-schoolorganization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has neverbeen stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamiceducational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take ourorganization to the next level.
Theeducational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant andunrelenting performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if youare ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement andpathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.
What Success Means in This Position
Thisis a year round exempt level position. The Director of Transportation role is to manage and oversee all transportation functions for Algiers Charterto ensure safe and efficient students transportation, vehicle maintenance,routing, scheduling, and the responsibilities within Algiers Charter SchoolAssociation in supporting the instructional and activity programs centeredaround students. This position requires strong proven abilities inorganizations, leadership and human relationships.
PositionDescription & Expectations
