Transportation Coordinator

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATORQUALIFICATIONS:1. Valid Commercial Driver's License with passenger, school bus and airbrakeEndorsements; excellent driving record2. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required3. Required NJ Transportation Supervisor's Certification4. Knowledge of NJ Pupil Transportation Regulations5. Knowledge of NJ State Laws and regulations governing school bus construction andmaintenance, and pupil transportation6. Demonstrated skills in personnel management, route scheduling, fleet maintenance andcost containment and revenue development7. Knowledge of computers and automated office equipment8. Strong analytical, communication and human relations skills9. Ability to work independently10. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legalresident alien status11. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees toobtain residency within one year of employment.REPORTS TO: Business Administrator/SuperintendentJOB GOAL:To oversee the operation of the school transportation program and to ensure the safe and efficient transport of pupils to curricular and extracurricular activities.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Overall responsibilities1. Assumes responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the school transportationProgram.2. Ensures compliance with all laws, regulations and board policy related to schooltransportation.3. Recruits, trains and supervises the performance of all transportation personnel, andmakes recommendations regarding their employment, promotion and release.4. Prepares all transportation records and reports as required by law, code or board policy.5. Oversees notification, documentation and arrangements for parents/guardiansproviding written statements waiving the transportation services (N.J.A.C. 6A:27-1.4).Routes and services:1. Prepares all bus routes; determines bus stops, pick-up times; and ensurescompliance with bus capacity limitations.2. Develops and administers a transportation program to meet the needs of thedaily instructional program, field trips and extracurricular activities.3. Arranges for the transportation of pupils with disabilities as determined by thechild study team.4. Coordinates authorized transportation services for community groupsin accordance with board policy.5. Evaluates methods for transporting students attending a special education or vocationalschool outside the district and nonpublic school students.6. Recommends the use of a CTSA (coordinated transportation services agency) asappropriate.Budget and finances:1. Prepares and administers the transportation budget.2. Conducts an annual cost analysis of the transportation operation;3. Develops recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs.Contracts and purchases:1. Works with the business administrator to formulate specifications for transportationcontacts with private vendors as necessary.2. Makes recommendations for the purchase of new vehicles, and assists in the preparationof bid specifications for them.Maintenance and Safety:1. Maintains all district-owned vehicles; develops a plan for preventive maintenance; andoversees operations in the bus garage.2. Promotes the safety of pupils through preservice and regularly scheduled inservicetraining of bus drivers and substitute drivers.3. Periodically inspects all board-operated buses for cleanliness and proper maintenance.4. Works cooperatively with principals to make arrangements for bus emergencyevacuation drills at all schools.5. Ensures the timely State inspection of all board-operated buses.6. Advises the superintendent on road conditions for decisions on school closing duringinclement weather.7. Maintains an individual and permanent file on each board-owned vehicle as requiredunder law and makes the files available for inspection upon request.Complaints:1. Responds to transportation inquiries by the public and handles all complaints.2. Investigates complaints of inappropriate behavior by transportation staff while on dutyand preserves evidence in order to have fair inquiries and prompt resolution ofcomplaints.3. Maintains a detailed log of transportation complaints, incidents and problem situations, in order to record the investigation and resolutions of these problems and to identifyany recurrent patterns of problem situations.Other:1. Attends meetings and trade exhibits to stay current on new equipment, standards andrequirements related to safe and efficient transportation of students.2. Conducts annual evaluations of office staff and drivers per district policy.3. Performs other related job duties as assigned by administration.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 MonthsSALARY: $75,000/yearBENEFITS: Full family benefits when applicableANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreement with the Delsea Regional High School Board of Education.DELSEA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The Delsea High School District does not discriminate in its employment practices, business action, and/or educational opportunities because of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.