| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
| Coordinates a transportation program to meet all local, state, and federal laws and regulations and the daily instructional program and extra-curricular activities. |
| Prepares bus routes for all public, non-public, private, homeless, early intervention, and special education schools servicing School District students. Reviews workload for members of the Transportation Department and delegates responsibilities as needed. |
| Prepares and updates bus schedules for all public, non-public, private, homeless, early intervention, and special education schools servicing the School District in order for all pupils to be transported in the most efficient and effective manner possible. |
| In collaboration with the Supervisor, prepares bus routing for school year, summer school, and redistricting as needed; scheduling field trips and extracurricular activities, including obtaining accurate directions/maps from various sources, and preparing/submitting field trip monthly report; oversees dispatch operations. |
| Arranges transportation in case of any emergency/school closing/early dismissal/sick child. |
| Keeps an accurate count of pupils using the transportation program. Maintains records necessary to prepare all state reports as required by PDE. Responsible for accident and injury reports and making sure that all issues are followed up on within an acceptable timeframe. Prepares, reports, and files necessary documents. |
| Assists in establishing uniform personnel procedures for transportation employees. In collaboration with the Supervisor, maintains and updates the department handbook. |
| Communicates with bus drivers, and school principals regarding transportation changes and assists the central administration in matters dealing with school delays and closings. As requested or required advises the Superintendent or his/her designee about road hazards for decisions regarding school closings and delays during inclement weather, or impacting daily transportation routes. |
| Uses prudent judgment and discretion for student safety to advise the appropriate administrative staff regarding school delays, cancellations and early dismissals resulting from adverse weather conditions or emergencies. |
| Communicates with and assists the principals and bus drivers related to discipline programs occurring on school buses and solutions. |
| Develops recommendations for future transportation needs based on an annual survey of identified populations. |
| Establishes and maintains a good rapport with students, teaching staff, and the community. Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests. Build and improve internal and external customer relationships. |
| Ensures that all District drivers and vehicles comply with federal, state laws and regulations established by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regarding pupil transportation. |
| Participates in the preparation of the annual budget for the department. Identify cost savings opportunities for the School District. |
| Identify and implement process improvement opportunities. |
| Provides or coordinates with bus drivers bus safety training sessions for students and parents. |
| Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings as well as conferences to update safety standards and provide a more effective means of pupil transportation. |
| Provides central administration with Driver evaluations. |
