Director of Transportation

New Orleans, LA, United States

Director of Transportation

Reports to: Director of Facilities

About Algiers Charter

Since ourinception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in theeducational community. From our very first day, we operated with the beliefthat all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-schoolorganization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has neverbeen stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamiceducational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take ourorganization to the next level.

Theeducational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant andunrelenting performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if youare ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement andpathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.

What Success Means in This Position

Thisis a year round exempt level position. The Director of Transportation role is to manage and oversee all transportation functions for Algiers Charterto ensure safe and efficient students transportation, vehicle maintenance,routing, scheduling, and the responsibilities within Algiers Charter SchoolAssociation in supporting the instructional and activity programs centeredaround students. This position requires strong proven abilities inorganizations, leadership and human relationships.

PositionDescription & Expectations

Provides leadership with knowledge and updates of safety standards regarding day-to-day transportation operations while monitoring performance, policies, and procedures relating to student transport

Oversees all aspects of the daily bus routes and bus maintenance operations

Researches and suggest purchases for any equipment needed for the school bus fleet and/or materials needed for compliance with all the existing policies and procedures

Resolves daily operational problems and emergencies while coordinating with the Executive Director of Site Services on complex issues for timely resolutions

Performs road checks during period of inclement weather for communications on safety concerns

Provides recommendations to leadership regarding changing school schedules including school cancellations due to expected conditions

Establishes and maintains positive relationships with parents, schools, and departments, while coordinating with transportation staff, schools, and parents on start of school protocols and resolves concerns with scheduling and route development continuously

Have the leadership ability to give direction and supervise subordinates, including delegation of duties, establishing work plan and setting goals for the department and employees

Supervises and monitors in-services for transportation safety trainings, which includes conducting a mock evacuation and emergency drills

Coordinates to prepare for annual state bus inspections and resolving any inspection issues

Collaborates with various departments, local and state agencies, and organizations relating to pupil transportation

Investigates and reports accidents and other issues associated with student transportation

Provides a variety of reports in a timely fashion to the school authorities and government departments in compliance with policies and procedures

Continue professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills, and participate as a team member with colleagues

Ability to work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters

Qualifications

Must have least five (5) years experience in school transportation operations, with at least one (1) year experience supervising staff

Minimum of one year full-time, paid, professional experience working in a supervisory or administrative capacity preferably with charter schools, public school districts, or other complex organizational structure

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P" Endorsement

Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

Valid certifications in First Aid and CPR, or have the ability to obtain these certifications within 60 days of hire

Knowledgeable of facilities and school law in accordance with Louisiana statutes, including the implications on the educational program and liability, keeps abreast of developments, and consults with leadership in times of uncertainty

Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact goal achievement

Demonstrates a drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to achieve results

Proactively approaches others with a view to engaging in dialogue and building strong working relationships

Holds employees/colleagues accountable for achieving results and publicly acknowledges effective performance

Skilled in interpreting and managing Service Level Agreements and contracts for outsourced services

Demonstrated ability to manage staff

Superior written and oral communications skills

Must be well organized and have impeccable time management skills

Physical Demands: the physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolongedperiods of time

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods oftime.

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, talk,hear conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception with colorvision with a wide field of vision function

Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds with exposure to petroleumfumes and work occasionally outside

Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.

Work Environment: The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

May work prolonged or irregular hours.

Frequent charter system wide travel; occasional out-of-town orstate travel.

Thenoise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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