Director (226 Days)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Eight years of directly related experience, including three years of supervisory or management experience in transportation operations
• Knowledge and experience related to the department, process and development stages of students
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to school bus safety and operations
• Knowledge of principles of pupil management and discipline
• Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
• Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance
• Certification as Official from Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) preferred

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Develop routes, monitor and evaluate the district's student transportation delivery system on a daily basis
• Ensure transportation operations are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district
• Serve as main liaison with Dallas County School to facilitate and support student transportation for the district
• Oversee the management of the interlocal agreement between the district and Dallas County Schools by monitoring all activities and ensuring compliance in behalf of the district
• Maintain good working relationship with Dallas County Schools to support the student transportation issues for the district
• Coordinate meetings with district officials and Dallas County Schools as necessary
• Develop special program (i.e. Vanguard/Academy, summer programs, NCLB, etc.) routes from home to school for students within the district
• Receive invoices for extra-curricular activities, record and disperse to each school and/or department within 48 hours for payment of Dallas County Schools
• Prepare as necessary any parent private transportation reimbursement documentation for district reimbursement from Dallas County School through Texas Education Agency
• Develop and implement staff development information for district staff (teachers, principals and administrative) as it relates to district student transportation
• Attend parent conferences at school where students are involved in disciplinary problems while riding school buses
• Attend community meetings related to district student transportation needs
• Hold scheduled safety meetings with bus drivers covering basic school bus driving procedures
• Manage a program of preventive maintenance to ensure the safe operations of all transportation vehicles
• Ensure the timely filling of all transportation forms with proper agency
• Analyze the condition of buses and make recommendations for the purchase of additional or replacement buses
• Prepare a contingency plan for transporting students when breakdown occurs
• Consult with government agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal procedures and mandates
• Prepare and administer the annual budget for student transportation
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum  Midpoint  Maximum

$57,000     $80,000    $103,000

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines.   A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the executive director - Human Resources.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H