Transportation Supervisor

Transportation SupervisorQualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceMust possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with the ability to obtain an AZ School Bus Driver and Passenger Endorsement including air brake certification.Must have a minimum of three years of experience as a school bus driver.School Bus Driver Instructor certification helpful.Warehouse experience helpful, andFive years of increasing responsibility in school transportation operations.Such alternatives to the above as the administration finds appropriate.Speak, Read and Write Spanish preferred.A valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required as a condition of hire and continued employment.Reports To: Executive Director of Business ServicesJob Goal: To efficiently transport the students of the Tolleson Elementary School District safely and in support of the District priorities and the educational process.Essential Functions/Performance Responsibilities:Perform field monitoring of fleet operations and service performance; including the safety and efficiency of routes, bus stops and school-site bus loading zones.Identify potential safety problems and make recommendations to prevent accidents or injuries and minimize District exposure.Evaluate student mobility devices, car seats, and safety restraint systems, and make recommendations re: transportability according to industry best practices standards.Instruct drivers in the correct usage and securement of mobility devices, car seats, and safety restraint systems.Identify specific transportation requirements of special needs students in conjunction with the administrator of Special Programs.Identify and locate specific, safe pick-up and drop-off points for door-to-door transportation of special needs and preschool students; create diagrams and/or maps to assist driver.Schedule, organize and supervise State required annual school bus evacuation drills, and maintain required records.Manage Federal Department of Transportation mandated Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for school bus drivers; maintain required records.Maintain TESD school bus drivers' required records according to Arizona Department of Public Safety regulations.Prepare ADE required annual transportation reports.If Supervisor is a Certified school bus driver instructor, will conduct on-site school bus driver-training activities, Perform classroom and behind-the-wheel training for original and renewal school bus driver certificate applicants; evaluate driver behind-the-wheel proficiency as needed.Investigate all accidents; maintain an accident review and follow-up program so as to insure student passenger safety and minimize District exposure.Coordinate with staff in planning and presenting school bus driver and bus attendant orientation workshops, and State required in-service training.Advise drivers in the performance of their duties.Update transportation policies and safety regulations and procedures as necessary, in consultation with Administrator of Human Resources.Inspect and road test school buses as needed.Perform standard bus driving duties related to special assignments and schedules.Respond to parent inquiries, concerns, and requests in a timely manner.Manage Warehouse ordering, receiving, deliveries, and staffing.Manage District's Copy Center operations and staffing.Performs and completes other duties as assigned.Terms of Employment: Twelve months, Classified Exempt Placement Schedule Level II Employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of support staff.FLSA: Exempt