Jefferson School District 251
Position Type:
Transportation/Supervisor
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: Transportation Department
Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
TITLE: Director of Transportation
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. or equivalent in related field preferred. Hold a class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement Meet the physical examination standards required by federal and state law, administrative rules, or Board policy Previous school transportation and supervisory experience preferred Able to coordinate and conduct driver trainings Skills in personnel management, route scheduling, gas and/or diesel vehicle repair, fleet maintenance, and cost containment, and bookkeeping Knowledge of bus passenger safety and effective discipline procedures Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to transportation and safety regulations Knowledge pertaining to safety busing Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repair Knowledgeable of general upkeep of equipment for student safety Works well with students, staff, and parents Ability to work with and supervise school bus drivers Awareness of and commitment to proper bus maintenance Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Excellent organizational skills Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and parents.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
JOB GOALS: To oversee the operation of the school district transportation department and to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and administer the transportation budget Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an inventory of them Prepare purchase orders according to district policy and purchase equipment, supplies, and mechanical needs within district budget limitations Prepare and administer the transportation budget Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an inventory of them Prepare purchase orders according to district policy and purchase equipment, supplies, and mechanical needs within district budget limitations Recommend the purchase of new vehicles, and assist in the preparation of bid specifications for them Immediately report any theft or misappropriation of supplies to the clerk of the Board/business manager Assist in collecting, maintaining, and submitting data and reports required by the federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy Maintain an individual and permanent file on each Board-owned vehicle as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy and make the files available for inspection upon request Recommend the purchase of new vehicles, and assist in the preparation of bid specifications Act as a liaison with drivers and parents for complaints and special requests Respond to transportation inquiries by the public and handle all complaints Investigate complaints of inappropriate behavior by transportation staff while on duty and preserve evidence in order to have fair inquiries and prompt resolution of complaints Develop and implement a program of pre-service and regularly scheduled in-service training of bus drivers and substitute drivers Develop and train bus drivers in a program that will investigate and report accidents involving school buses Maintain a detailed log of transportation complaints, incidents, and problem situations to record the investigation and resolution of these problems
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the school transportation program Recruit, supervise, and evaluate all transportation personnel, and make recommendations Prepare and update all bus routes and bus schedules Determine bus stops and pick-up times, and ensures compliance with bus capacity limitations
Meet the needs of the daily instructional program, field trips, and extracurricular activities a Coordinate bus activity trips with principals, teachers, and the athletics Inform the superintendent immediately when changes of routes occur and are required to be adopted by the Board of Trustees Arrange for the transportation of pupils with disabilities
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of the negotiated master agreement and board policy
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: Transportation Department
Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
TITLE: Director of Transportation
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. or equivalent in related field preferred. Hold a class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement Meet the physical examination standards required by federal and state law, administrative rules, or Board policy Previous school transportation and supervisory experience preferred Able to coordinate and conduct driver trainings Skills in personnel management, route scheduling, gas and/or diesel vehicle repair, fleet maintenance, and cost containment, and bookkeeping Knowledge of bus passenger safety and effective discipline procedures Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to transportation and safety regulations Knowledge pertaining to safety busing Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repair Knowledgeable of general upkeep of equipment for student safety Works well with students, staff, and parents Ability to work with and supervise school bus drivers Awareness of and commitment to proper bus maintenance Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Excellent organizational skills Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and parents.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
JOB GOALS: To oversee the operation of the school district transportation department and to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and administer the transportation budget Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an inventory of them Prepare purchase orders according to district policy and purchase equipment, supplies, and mechanical needs within district budget limitations Prepare and administer the transportation budget Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, and maintain an inventory of them Prepare purchase orders according to district policy and purchase equipment, supplies, and mechanical needs within district budget limitations Recommend the purchase of new vehicles, and assist in the preparation of bid specifications for them Immediately report any theft or misappropriation of supplies to the clerk of the Board/business manager Assist in collecting, maintaining, and submitting data and reports required by the federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy Maintain an individual and permanent file on each Board-owned vehicle as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy and make the files available for inspection upon request Recommend the purchase of new vehicles, and assist in the preparation of bid specifications Act as a liaison with drivers and parents for complaints and special requests Respond to transportation inquiries by the public and handle all complaints Investigate complaints of inappropriate behavior by transportation staff while on duty and preserve evidence in order to have fair inquiries and prompt resolution of complaints Develop and implement a program of pre-service and regularly scheduled in-service training of bus drivers and substitute drivers Develop and train bus drivers in a program that will investigate and report accidents involving school buses Maintain a detailed log of transportation complaints, incidents, and problem situations to record the investigation and resolution of these problems
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the school transportation program Recruit, supervise, and evaluate all transportation personnel, and make recommendations Prepare and update all bus routes and bus schedules Determine bus stops and pick-up times, and ensures compliance with bus capacity limitations
Meet the needs of the daily instructional program, field trips, and extracurricular activities a Coordinate bus activity trips with principals, teachers, and the athletics Inform the superintendent immediately when changes of routes occur and are required to be adopted by the Board of Trustees Arrange for the transportation of pupils with disabilities
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of the negotiated master agreement and board policy