Grade 127- New hire placement range: $82,241.00 to $93,990.00, depending on experience.
Provides unified leadership for all transportation functions, including student routing, dispatching, fleet maintenance, and staff supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Team Leadership and Supervision - Provides leadership for all aspects of staff supervision, including selection of new team members, performance evaluations and employee discipline.
- Direct and lead all transportation staff, including the Routing Specialist, Dispatcher, Bus Drivers, Bus Attendants and Mechanics.
- Coordinate and oversee training for drivers and assistants to ensure they maintain required licensing and certifications.
- Promote and maintain professional working relationships with both staff and external vendors.
- Provide unified leadership for all transportation functions to ensure a cohesive department.
Fleet & Operations Management - Oversee the mechanical shop to ensure the school bus fleet and district vehicles are maintained for safe and efficient operations.
- Manage student transportation routing and dispatching to ensure safe and timely arrival for all daily routes.
- Maintain rigorous vehicle safety inspection schedules and all associated documentation.
- Apply mathematical concepts, such as fractions and percentages, to manage technical data and fleet logistics.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all transportation operations comply strictly with DOT regulations and state requirements.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of State and Federal Rules regarding student transportation and the rights of students with disabilities.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of district roadways and emergency facilities to ensure student safety.
- Ability to handle data input.
Administrative & Strategic Planning - Utilize analytical thinking and planning ahead to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
- Develop technical writing for reports and correspondence to communicate department needs effectively.
- Present information clearly and effectively to families/guardians and district stakeholders.
- Uphold the district's mission of excellence while performing as a member of the "Phoenix #1 family."
Auxiliary Responsibilities - Maintains operational flexibility to address emerging needs and performs other related professional duties as assigned to ensure uninterrupted District services and operational excellence.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years' experience as a certified school bus driver
- Supervisory or personnel management experience
- Valid class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- DPS Classroom and Behind the Wheel Trainer certificates
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - College coursework
- Training in administration or management
- Training in professional communication
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of: - State and Federal Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines relative to student transportation; rights of students with disabilities and parent rights; and detailed knowledge of district roadways and emergency facilities.
Skilled in: - Technical writing for reports and correspondence; application of mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios); and effective presentation of information to the public.
Ability to: - Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret instructions in various forms (written, oral, diagram); and promote harmonious working relationships with staff and vendors.
Core Competencies:Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Concern For Order
Planning Ahead
This position requires a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
