Assistant Director of Transportation Operations

Assist the Director of Transportation in directing and managing the district’s transportation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of services. This role emphasizes fostering collaboration, driving innovative solutions, and upholding high standards across all transportation functions to enhance service quality and operational effectiveness. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD. Qualifications Education/Certification/Licensure Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or extended supervisory experience in the field of transportation; preferred TAPT certification (Texas Association of Pupil Transportation)-required or must be obtained within the first year of employment. Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsements School Bus Driver Certification Special Knowledge/Skills Excellent interpersonal skills Well-developed written and verbal skills Proficiency in transportation software, routing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of student safety protocols and transportation regulations. Knowledge of legal issues of interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation, discipline and termination preferred Ability to manage budget and personnel Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities Experience Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in transportation operations, preferably with public school districts Major Responsibilities and Duties Ensure that operation services are strategically planned and effectively managed to support the overall student transportation functions of the district. Leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and success of transportation operations, including routing, scheduling, training, and communication systems. Provides transportation services for field trips, interscholastic athletics and other special programs. Respond to after-hours-emergency calls as needed; including operating buses and delivering buses to drivers when breakdowns occur. Proactively manage and communicate all changes to bus routes and schedules to drivers, campuses, and the public. Ensure compliance with transportation department procedures, district policies, all applicable state and federal regulations related to the transportation of students. Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to transportation activities, staff performances, and operations metrics. Support the Implementation of the district’s student discipline policies and communicate to students expected behavior when using district transportation. Proactively monitor the transportation safety programs, including the development and monitoring of employee driving safety records and compliance with safety protocols. Assist in the development of training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary performance and continuous growth within the transportation department. Ensure compliance with applicable personnel policies, including those related to hiring, evaluations, and staff conduct. Assist in the preparation of the department’s budget and monitoring of expenditures. Initiate purchases and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policy. Support the review of student behavior reports and, when escalated, conduct conferences with parents, students, and drivers to address disciplinary concerns related to transportation. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations. Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; participate in interviewing, selecting, and assigning work to personnel. Prepare, process, and maintain all required documentation for verifying safety certification and compliance with alcohol and drug testing regulations for bus drivers. Evaluate employee job performance reg…

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