Pupil Transportation Operations Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement: Pupil Transportation Operations Coordinator

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is Greater Cincinnatis largest and Ohios second largest school district serving about 35000 students (preschool to 12th grade) in 66 schools across a 91-square-mile district in southwest Ohio.

Our districts innovative approach investment in caring educators and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success ensuring students from preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate ready for life.

Mission

We are a community of students educators families staff and citizens working together to provide high-quality learning and equitable opportunities that make lifelong learning and true sustainable economic mobility possible for each of our students.

Vision

Cincinnati Public Schools will be a system of excellent schools where each and every student is valued supported empowered and prepared to pursue their fullest potential.

Who We Seek

CPS seeks passionate innovative and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If youre committed to excellence and want to make a difference we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking applicants for the positionofPupil Transportation Operations Coordinator.This position reports to the Director of Pupil Transportation. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the day to day delivery of transportation services for students as well as monitoring the quality of service provided by various vendors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff in daily communications with parents school administrators and bus company managers concerning student eligibility for transportation services service related issues and complaints.
• Coordinate services provided by vendors in compliance with contracts and state laws.
• Coordinate district compliance with State and Federal pupil transportation rules and regulations and Board of Education policies.
• Administer and monitor service contracts and compliance and initiates corrective action.
• Monitor expenditures related to contract awards and budget.
• Coordinate and implement efficient transportation routing and scheduling plans.
• Monitor day-to-day service issues.
• Communicate with school administrators and parents concerning Board policies service concerns and student behavior while being transported.
• Communicate with bus company management staff in regard to efficiency service and student discipline.
• Respond to emergency situations and matters of concern regarding transportation issues.
• Meet deadlines for reports and analysis.
• Work directly with school principals and administrative staff to plan and design procedures and reporting methods for complying with rules and regulations.
• Assign and monitor staff work assignments.
• Represent the District on various school transportation advisory committees.
• Conduct and participate in staff meetings training and in-service programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience in pupil transportation.
  
• Minimum of five years experience in pupil transportation or related field is required.
• Experience with Ohio pupil transportation laws and regulations.
• Experience using Versatrans RP Edulog NT or another Computerized Routing and Scheduling system desirable.
• Computer skills necessary to use State reporting system.
  

Employment Provisions

Employment Provisions: Type Contract:Limited 260 days
Salary Range:Associate II Per CAAS Agreement

Application Summary

All interested applicants are invited to apply. Onlyonline applications and resumes will be considered.

Note: A lead teacher in a position may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a lead teacher. A lead teacher may apply for an administrative position if the lead teacher resigns the lead teacher position prior to submitting an application however selection is not guaranteed. A consulting teacher may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a consulting teacher and for one full school year after serving as a consulting teacher.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex age religion national origin disability sexual orientation or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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