Transportation Supervisor

Bethel School District 403

Posted on : 05-04-2025

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Spanaway, WA - USA

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Posted on : 05-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Professional Technical

Date Posted:
4/3/2025

Location:
TRANSPORTATION

Closing Date:
04/20/2025

GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for directing the daily transportation operations to ensure safe efficient and reliable student transportation. This position requires expertise in driver and bus assistant supervision student management compliance and emergency response while fostering positive relationships with staff schools and families. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees daily operations of bus drivers and bus assistants including scheduling coordination performance and evaluation.
Evaluates bus drivers and bus assistants in coordination with the Assistant Director to apply objective evaluation criteria to assess each driver and bus assistants overall performance during their probationary period and annually.
Exercises independent judgment to assess and resolve unanticipated operational challenges ensuring minimal disruption to transportation services while maintaining safety compliance and efficiency.
Serves as primary liaison between schools bus drivers and bus assistants fostering collaboration and addressing concerns proactively to create a cohesive approach to student transportation.
Investigates student misconduct on school buses; administers student discipline according to district policy and procedures; coordinates with drivers building administrators parents/guardians and students to resolve misconduct issues.
Advocates and promotes the importance of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports); plans and implements workshops and trainings for drivers and bus assistants for PBIS.
Provides input and recommendations regarding District transportation services.
Coordinates responses to emergency transportation situations and vehicle problems and malfunctions ensuring minimal disruption to service.
Establishes and maintains positive public relations with parents schools and departments; coordinates with transportation department staff schools and public to resolve concerns.
Coordinates and assists with accident and collision investigations; prepares accident reports; and coordinates with law enforcement and emergency responders.
Ensures driver and operational compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations; assists in the administering of the drug testing program and other DOT driver qualifications.
Coordinates and assists with the Driver Safety Program School Bus Driver Authorization Training and Driver Training Program.
Assists in recruitment hiring and evaluation processes to maintain a highperforming transportation team.
Administers the collective bargaining agreement; assists with or conducts investigations regarding alleged misconduct; may assist with grievances and other contract disputes.
Maintains and secures transportationrelated data; maintains and secures confidential records; maintains transportation database; prepares reports as requested and/or required.
Represents the district on various internal and external committees as appropriate or assigned.
Maintains constructive proactive relationships with students parents and district staff fostering collaborative communication and resolving concerns efficiently.
Conducts inclement weather road inspections to assess transportation safety.
Uses technology for planning managing communication presentations training and workshops.
Attends staff and other professional meetings as may be assigned or necessary.
Serves on District leadership teams; works collaboratively with leadership teams and other interdepartmental teams; provides reports and/or data as requested.
May be required to drive a school bus as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Minimum of five 5 years experience in school district transportation operations or related field with at least three 3 years experience in a supervisory or training capacity.
Certificate of Completion of the OSPI/CWU Pupil Transportation Management Program or be currently enrolled in the program.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated strong leadership supervisory and team management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of P12 and special education pupil transportation laws safety standards and industry regulations.
Ability to research analyze and interpret data policies and regulations.
Knowledge of PBIS and/or other proven student management programs.
Knowledge of industryaccepted procedures for accident investigation.
Ability to interpret apply and ensure compliance with labor relations principles employment law and collective bargaining agreements while analyzing relevant policies regulations and contractual obligations.
Skill in public speaking employee training and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
Proficiency in transportation management software Microsoft Office Google Workspace and district systems to analyze information prepare reports memos correspondence and other jobrelated documents and materials.
Ability to achieve productive working relationships with union advocates and other departmental advocates.
Ability to be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities assignments and other interruptions which may impact preestablished timelines and courses of action for completing projects and assignments.
Ability to use and operate a variety of basic office equipment such as but not limited to copiers scanners fax machines and electronic communication devices to send and receive sensitive information.
Ability to convey respect for diverse individuals and perspectives and take the lead in modeling inclusive and culturally competent behavior.
Ability to assess critical and emotionallycharged situations and make timely and appropriate decisions.
Ability to work long hours beyond the normal work day and be accessible including in the event of emergency school closures.
Ability to represent the district in a professional and timely manner and ability to work independently.

Allowable Substitutions
Such alternative to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements

Valid OSPI driver/trainer certification
Valid Washington State Commercial Drivers License Class B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement and removal of air brake restriction
Current and valid medical examiners certificate or ability to obtain within three 3 months
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates
Certification in reasonable suspicion determination (or ability to obtain one within 60 days)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Generally sedentary in nature; occasionally stand and walk; intermittently kneel crouch crawl stoop bend and twist at the waist and reach overhead; sit for long periods of time. Hear and speak to communicate in person before groups and over the telephone. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding grasping and reaching to operate a computer keyboard mouse and/or standard office equipment. Visual acuity to perceive color depth distance size and visual field to operate a motor vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment where noise distractions and lack of privacy may be present. Operate a motor vehicle including buses. Exposure to traffic dust road noise exhaust fumes and extremes of temperature. May encounter members of the public who are angry upset or hostile. Communicates with individuals representing a variety of cultural backgrounds and who may have limited English language proficiency. May be called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Must wear personal protective equipment when necessary. May be required to work long hours beyond normal work day.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation.

UNIT AFFILIATION
This is a nonunion Specialist Level 2 exempt position.

CONDITIONS
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Salaries/Wages $95449.00/202425 annual salary
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Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
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NonDiscrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / GenderInclusive Schools Coordinator Debbie Carlman 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator Bryan Streleski 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator Melissa MunsonMerritt 253.800.2301.All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).Information about the nondiscrimination and sexbased discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint:bethelsd.

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