Transportation Team Lead

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Transportation Supervisor Job Description

Position Summary

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of the district's public, nonpublic/private, special education, and other eligible student populations.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Operations and Routing

Plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the district's daily student transportation operations.

Work with contracted transportation providers to develop and maintain safe and efficient bus routes, stops, schedules, vehicle assignments, and student loading plans.

Coordinate transportation for public, nonpublic/private, kindergarten, special education, career and technical education, alternative education, and other eligible students.

Coordinate specialized transportation services for students attending intermediate unit programs, approved private schools, and other out-of-district placements.

Student Records and Scheduling

Maintain accurate transportation records, including student names, addresses, telephone numbers, school assignments, emergency information, bus assignments, stops, and special transportation requirements.

Establish and maintain procedures for annually updating student transportation information and processing changes involving student addresses, schools, grade levels, programs, or transportation needs.

Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Compliance

Develop, implement, administer, and periodically review procedures that promote the safe, orderly, and efficient operation of the district's transportation program.

Serve as the district's primary contact for school transportation emergencies and coordinate notification of administrators, families, emergency responders, law enforcement, and other appropriate parties.

Student Conduct and Customer Service

Assist the board and administration in developing and implementing policies and procedures governing student conduct on school vehicles.

Work with principals, administrators, families, drivers, and transportation contractors to investigate and resolve student behavior and disciplinary concerns.

Contractor, Financial, and Administrative Responsibilities

Monitor the transportation contractor's performance and compliance with contractual requirements, district expectations, safety standards, and service levels.

Review requests and supporting documentation for changes or revisions to existing routes and recommend appropriate action.

Staff Supervision

Supervise, direct, support, and evaluate the performance of assigned transportation employees.

Establish work priorities, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and provide training and guidance to assigned staff.

Required Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, transportation, logistics, education, public administration, or a related field is required. Relevant experience in student transportation, fleet operations, logistics, school administration, dispatching, or a comparable operational environment is also preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws, regulations, and standards governing student transportation.

Knowledge of transportation safety, routing, scheduling, dispatching, fleet operations, and emergency procedures.

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances

Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Current federal and state criminal background clearances, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and other clearances required by Pennsylvania law and district policy.

Ability to obtain and maintain any certifications or training required by the district.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

General Physical Demands

Perform work generally classified as light duty.

Movement and Repetitive Activity

Frequently use hands, fingers, and wrists to operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment.

Communication, Hearing, and Vision

Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, electronically, and through written correspondence.

Work Environment and Schedule

The Transportation Supervisor works in an office environment, schools, transportation facilities, school vehicles, and outdoor locations. The position requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends. The employee must be available to respond to transportation emergencies, severe weather, school schedule changes, and service disruptions.