Head StartPre-K Transportation Coordinator

Employment Term:August 1 2026 June 30 2027

Salary: Stipend of $5000 paid inequalinstallments for work performed.

Position Overview: EPIC Head Start understands that our most valuable assets are the dedicated creative life-long learners who positively support the lives of children their families and peers. Our culture is one of encouragement support and determination. We strive to exceed compliance of our guiding regulations.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma
2. Hold current WVBus Driver Certification
3. At least 2yearsHead Start experience
4. Supervisory experience
5. Ability to workwell with others
6. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees the operational administrative and compliance aspects of three counties.
2. Operational Management: Supportsdriversdevelopment of routes;ensures route efficiency andeffectiveness;overseesschedules and field trips.
3. Supervision & Training:Supervise and evaluate county leaddriversperformance; recruitwhenvacancies occur; ensureappropriate evaluationsare completed on drivers and busaides;collaborate/conduct training and manage attendance.Track training for each drivertoensuretraining hrs. are met for renewal of certification.Maintain confidentiality.
4. Compliance & Safety:Assure daily transportation safety compliancewith Federal PerformanceStandards State transportationchild careregulations and Policy 2525; review andsubmitinrequiredtime frameany accident paperwork.
5. Logistics & Scheduling:Manage and/or fillin forabsences.
6. Communication & Support:Serve as contactbetween managementdriversand parentsin owncounty and support leads inother twocounties.
7. Technology & Reporting: Manage datatimelyreceipt of monthly paperwork tomain officesupportvideo monitoring checks ofdriverscompliance and safety
8. Other duties as assigned

Additional General Requirements:

1. Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards childcare licensing EPIC and EPIC HeadStart/Pre-K/Early Head StartPolicies and Procedures and NAEYC Code of Ethics.
2. Participatein meetings trainings and continuingeducation programs asor suggested byHeadStart andsponsoringorganizations.
3. Prepare andsubmitwritten reports as.
4. Attend evening meetings and perform overnight travel as.
5. Comply withall WVDE requirements and WVDHHR regulations.
6. Agency approval of Criminal Investigation Bureau records.

Physical Demands:Thephysical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may require strenuousactivity including but not limited to standing bending kneeling lifting holding etc.

1. to assure the well-being and safety of childrenranging fromapproximately 25to 80pounds
2. to carrysupplies into homesoffice etc.
3. to climb stairs
4. to fulfill other reasonable duties and responsibilitiesas required by the supervisor

Work Environment:The selected candidate must transport him/herselfby personal vehicle from one work site to another on a regular basis. Designated work sites may include locations not owned oroperatedbyEPICincluding outdoor venues public facilities schoolbuildingsand/or private residences.

The information contained in the job description is for the compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listof duties performed by this position.Additionalduties may be assigned by the Head Start Director EPICAdministratorand/or their designee.

Reports To:Head Start/Pre-K Director and EPIC Administrator

Conditions of Employment: Recommended by the Head Start Director and EPIC Administrator; Confirmed by the EPIC Regional Council and Head Start Policy Council.

The Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Head Start/Early Head Start is funded by the US Administration for Children and Families

Required Experience:

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