Supervisor of Transportation at Glassboro Public Schools

Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a

Supervisor of Transportation. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

QUALIFICATIONS:      Valid Commercial Driver’s License. Successful experience in school  transportation. Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing school bus construction and maintenance, and pupil transportation. Demonstrated skills in personnel management, route scheduling, fleet maintenance and cost containment.

REPORTS TO:              Business Administrator/Board Secretary

JOB GOAL/MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Supervisor of Transportation is to oversee the operation of the school transportation program and to ensure the safe and efficient transport of pupils to curricular and extracurricular activities.

1. Assume responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the school transportation program.

2. Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and board policy related to school transportation.

3. Prepare all bus routes; determine bus stops, pick-up times, and ensure compliance with bus capacity limitations.

4. Recruit, train, evaluate and supervise the performance of all transportation personnel, and make recommendations regarding employment, promotion and release.

5. Develop and administer a transportation program to meet the needs of the daily instructional programs, field trips and extra- curricular activities.

6. Arrange for the transportation of out of district students and other accommodations pupils as determined by the Child Study Team.

7. Work with the Business Administrator to formulate specifications for transportation contacts with private vendors as necessary.

8. Make recommendations for the purchase of new vehicles and assist in the preparation of bid specifications.

9. Prepare and administer the transportation budget.

10. Promote the safety of pupils through pre-service and regularly- scheduled in-service training of bus drivers and substitute drivers.

11. Periodically inspect all board-operated buses for cleanliness and proper maintenance.

12. Work cooperatively with principals to make arrangements for bus emergency evacuation drills at all schools.

13. Respond to transportation inquiries by the public.

14. Prepare all transportation records and reports as required by law, code or board policy.

15. Ensure the timely state inspection of all board-operated buses.

16. Advise the Superintendent on road conditions for decisions on school closing during inclement weather.

17. Conduct an annual cost analysis of the transportation operation; develop recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs.

18. Maintain an individual and permanent file on each board- owned vehicle as required under law, and make them available for inspection upon request.

19. Receive and file daily check lists for buses and investigate for compliance.

20. Arrange all private school and special education transportation including the processing of parent aid in lieu of transportation.

21. Drive school bus routes when substitute drivers are not available.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve (12) month position with salary and contract terms to be negotiated with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance. Tuition reimbursement available

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