Assistant Director of Transportation

Primary Purpose: The Assistant Director of Transportation will assist in directing and managing the district’s transportation and vehicle maintenance program. The Assistant Director will assist in overseeing maintenance of all district-owned vehicles. The Assistant Director will ensure safe and efficient operation of the transportation department. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred TAPT Official (or within one year of employment) Safe driving record verified by Texas Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility) Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by employee. Experience: Three (3) years’ supervisory experience in school transportation (regular, special needs) or Six (6) years’ experience in school transportation or commercial operations preferred Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of laws relating to operation of school buses Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal communication skills Possess Texas CDL with class A or B designation and TEA Bus Driver Certification Ability to manage personnel Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills Major Responsibilities and Duties: (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.) Professionalism The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community. Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators Organization Management The assistant director manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following: Provides input on long range plans for transportation capital and personnel budgetary needs. Implements federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in transportation area. Enforces safety standards that conform to state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety. Compiles, maintains, files, and presents all reports, records, and other documents required in the transportation area. Compiles budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs. Strives for cost-effective practices and demonstrates responsible fiscal control over the assigned budget. Complies with procedures to maintain safety standards required state and federal laws, and insurance regulations. Organization Improvement The assistant director promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following: Ensures that transportation operations are supportive of the instructional goals of the district. Prepares and updates bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develops plans to meet future transportation needs. Processes vehicle repair requests and prioritizes work orders. Ensures that transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition. Attends and makes presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations. Makes presentations and collaborates with regular Safety Meetings for the Department. Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations The assistant director fosters organization operations through activities such as the following: Provides input in planning attendance zones and transportation routes for new schools. Utilizes computerized routing programs to efficiently design and implement bus routes and schedules within boundary areas. Manages the delivery of transportation services for students and ensures that they are picked …

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