Assistant Director of Transportation
Assistant Director of Transportation
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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in our Assistant Director of Transportation position
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Transportation is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team working collaboratively with educators support staff and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment overseen by the school DIrector of Transportation where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.
All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Assistant Transportation Director
Salary Schedule: PCSD Administrative
Department: Transportation
Job Code: 346002
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Work Schedule: Annual/8 hours per day
Grade/Level: ASSTD
FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function: Ability to develop routes and schedules. General knowledge of budget preparation and implementation. Extensive knowledge of bus maintenance safety inspections and bus maintenance equipment. Ability to represent Transportation Department at a variety of meetings. Extensive knowledge of federal transportation guidelines.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Office environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching to file materials
Qualifications:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED
Two 2 years experience in a pupil transportation environment
Excellent communication and organization skills
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Assists in the planning organization and day to day operations of the Transportation Department
Conducts longrange planning activities including cost analysis and recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of transportation services
Prepares annual transportation reports and assists with the preparation of the department budget
Serves as liaison between department personnel parents district employees and the public at large
Assists school administrators to resolve discipline problems occurring on school buses
Responds to requests for information and complaints and resolves problems from parents and citizens pertaining to the transportation of students
Supervises bus recruitment train and retention
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with schools other District departments outside governmental agencies and local and state law enforcement community
Works with District personnel transportation employees students parents and others to improve the overall transportation services offered by the District
Investigates any disputes regarding bus stop location pick up or drop off times efficiency of routing or route information and insure that information is accurately loaded into the routing software
Supervises and assists with the evaluation of transportation department employees
Conducts on site investigations of bus stops bus routes operating procedures of bus drivers and vehicles.
Oversees maintenance and repair of the school buses and other vehicles owned by the PCSD
Oversees procedures for systematic bus maintenance and safety inspections
Works with bus drivers and local school personnel to ensure that safe riding practices are followed
Ensures compliance with all federal transportation guidelines state laws and Georgia Department of Education policies
Assist in longrange planning activities including cost analysis and recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of transportation employees
Supervises all field trips and athletic trips from submission by the school through assignment of driver and billing of schools
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview.Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin age or disability in any employment practice educational program or any other program activity or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten 10 calendar days.Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five 5 calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the EVerify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
