ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Transportation	LOCATION: Bus Garage
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Superintendent of Schools	PAY GRADE: Director
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Maintains a safe and efficient system of pupil transportation to Rockingham County, including budget development and management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

¨ Reports on the status of division services at the request of the Superintendent;

¨ Secures, trains, and supervises school bus drivers;

¨ Secures and supervises shop personnel;

¨ Evaluates all bus drivers annually;

¨ Keeps an accurate inventory of all transportation equipment and ascertains that each unit is properly licensed and insured;

¨ Purchases all maintenance parts and equipment for the bus garage;

¨ Determines and establishes when and where new school bus routes and bus stops are needed;

¨ Plans and promotes safety programs for bus drivers and pupils riding buses;

¨ Works with building administrators, bus drivers, and parents in promoting proper conduct on the buses and solving discipline problems;

¨ Advises the Superintendent in cases of emergencies, such as dangerous highway conditions, traffic hazards and perilous storms;

¨ Prepares the annual School Transportation Report for the State Department of Education;

¨ Attends and participates in assigned committee meetings, as requested by the Superintendent of Schools;

¨ Supervises and directs personnel assigned to the bus garage and bus garage office;

¨ Supervises the Driver Education program in the procurement of cars to be used in the driving program;

¨ Prepares and administers the transportation budget and authorizes purchases;

¨ Coordinates use of school division vehicles by school personnel;

¨ Attends School Board Meetings and prepares such as requested by the Superintendent;

¨ Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;

¨ Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

¨ Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;

¨ Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;

¨ Maintains records and follows regulations on fuel tanks as required by state and federal laws.

¨ Maintains bus driver personnel and medical records;

¨ Interviews and recommends qualified transportation applicants to the Superintendent of Schools for job vacancies;

¨ Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability and professional leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel, parents, administration, and members of the community as attested to by

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

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the Division Superintendent of Schools. The ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, staff, students, and parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university. Successful experience in public education as a teacher or administrator or similar experience as a manager or administrator of a transportation program is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be able to meet the criteria for the approved Rockingham County Public Schools driving list. Frequent operation of county owned vehicles is required to travel to schools throughout the division, school-related functions, administrative building, bus garage, bus route sites, and central office. Frequent operation of office equipment is required. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in the bus garage, school sites, and on school bus routes within the community. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division, bus route sites, and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members, administrators, and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.

EVALUATION

The Superintendent of Schools will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01