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Worcester Public Schools

POSITION: TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: This position is accountable to the Assistant Director of Transportation for the direct supervision of Transportation Liaisons, WPS Aides to the Physically Handicapped (School Bus Drivers), School Bus Drivers (Big Bus), and School Bus Monitors within the guidelines of state and federal regulations, and the goals and policies of the Worcester Public Schools. Professionally communicate with transportation staff, students, parents, school administrators and staff and others to direct and convey expectations. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Responsible for assisting the Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation: 1. In supervising and evaluating the Transportation Department Liaisons.2.
 
In supervising and evaluating of bus drivers and monitors.3. In the management of the operations office functions.4. In monitoring driver and monitor adherence to expected time scheduled, including report times and return to school bus operations office, with road observations as necessary.5. On non-school days when special needs children and any other students are being transported, to include weekends.6.
 
In handling the needs of parents, principals, drivers, and monitors.7. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or disability. 8. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Massachusetts drivers license Flexible and capable of handling emergencies using sound judgement Awareness and sensitivity for the unique challenges associated with transporting children with special needs Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety issues Positive attitude, professional and friendly demeanor Strong communication and customer service skills Strong organizational skills Must be detail orientedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1.
 
Bachelors Degree 2. Minimum of three years management experience in public school transportation 3. Experience using VersaTrans, school bus routing software.4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and/or complex concepts in an understandable manner.5.
 
Ability to respond to emergencies 24/76. Demonstrated experience in the use of technology.7. Demonstrated experience in prioritizing and performing tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.8. Demonstrated experience advising, directing, supervising and evaluating subordinates in the performance of their work and in the development of their abilities.
 
9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all members of the school community, including School Committee, administrators, teachers, parents and the community.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach.
 
Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK YEAR: 52 Weeks / 8 Hours per day with flexibility for overtime hours.
 
Non-Represented SALARY: $47.62-$56.11 hourlyTO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter at www.worcesterschools.org.This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment

Transportation Operations Supervisor

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Transportation Operations Supervisor