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Director of Transportation

DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Transportation provides leadership and supervision to various functions of the School System including but not limited to the transportation department. The Director will be expected to work as part of a team, provide information and serve as a resource to the School System, ensuring the System meets its mission and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise the school system transportation program

Provide information on and take part in analyzing road conditions to make determination on school closings

Address concerns from the schools, community, and staff in a timely manner

Assist in planning and implementing budgets for the Transportation Department

Promote and maintain a positive work environment.

Serve as the school system's representative with various committees, agencies, and conferences as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of System Services

Assist in the bid process of purchasing buses and/or supplies pertaining to the Transportation Department

Assume administrative responsibilities for routine duties of the Transportation Department, including payroll reports, vacation schedules, monthly reports, inventory, and annual reports

Support the Assistant Superintendent of System Services in overall administrative efforts of the school system and keeps them informed of pertinent developments and events

Coordinate training programs for transportation personnel

Provide monthly maintenance report to the Assistant Superintendent of System Services

Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and training of district school bus drivers and supervise mini-bus drivers

Collaborate with Principals in supervision of bus drivers

Supervise modification and monitoring of bus routes and schedules to maintain safe and efficient transportation of students.

Work in cooperation with bus drivers and school administrators

Review and approve transportation timesheets and work schedules.

Monitors certification for assigned staff.

Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two-year degree or higher, or

Equivalent certification in a related field from accredited organization or
Transportation supervisor experience or equivalent.

2. Must hold valid Alabama Bus Drivers Certification or obtain certification no later than the first opportunity provided by Madison County Schools.

Duty Days: 240

Salary Range: According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule.

Additional Information: Please contact the Chief Operations Officer for any additional inquiries.

The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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