VACANCY NOTICE: Transportation Supervisor

LOCATION: Revere Local Schools
__________________________________________________

POSTING DATE: April 27, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 9, 2023

________________________________________________

REVERE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Supervises district-wide transportation services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Holds or qualified to obtain a state pupil transportation certificate.
• Pupil transportation and budget management skills verified by training and/or work experience.
• Ability to teach department staff essential job-related computer skills.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when required.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective leadership, communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Valid driver’s license. Qualified to be covered by the district insurance carrier.

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is advantageous.
Experience as a transportation supervisor, preferred.

Essential Functions
1. Professionally manages transportation services. Actively supervises department staff.
Establishes appropriate levels of employee autonomy and accountability.

• Prioritizes tasks. Completes assignments within required time-frames.
• Manages accurate data collection and timely processing of paperwork.
• Monitors/facilitates department compliance with all pertinent local, state and federal laws.
• Serves as an adviser to the superintendent and active member of the administrative team.
• Recruits highly-qualified department staff. Oversees departmental orientation programs.
• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Checks completed tasks to ensure

compliance with district specifications. Develops effective solutions for work-related problems.

• Assumes responsibility for the results of delegated duties. Evaluates/documents staff performance.
• Monitors bus driver training standards. Verifies drivers are qualified and correctly licensed.
• Coordinates department meetings and in-service training activities.
• Implements the board-approved budget as assigned. Requisitions materials/services. Monitors

vendor pricing. Manages the judicious use of program resources.

• Upholds fiscal accountability standards. Prepares revenue/expense projections as requested.
• Consults with department staff to develop recommendations for replacing/upgrading equipment.
• Works with the superintendent and treasurer to align budget proposals with district goals.
• Maintains open lines of communications with parents. Responds promptly to questions/concerns.

Develops and maintains the district transportation services webpage.

• Prepares bus routes and assigns drivers. Determines the most appropriate approach to transport

each student. Works with the staff to address special needs of students with disabilities.

• Directs the dissemination of routing information, student rosters, transportation schedules, etc.
• Monitors road and weather conditions. Recommends the need to delay or cancel services.
• Coordinates non-routine use of buses (e.g., field trips, athletic contests, etc.).
• Oversees ongoing vehicle maintenance. Implements procedures to deal with emergency repairs.

Inspects completed repairs. Keeps repair logs. Monitors outside vendor performance.

• Coordinates annual state patrol bus inspections.
• Promotes defensive driving. Implements bus safety programs. Coordinates bus evacuation drills.
• Documents staff injuries that require treatment. Prepares accident reports.
• Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.

2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

• Cultivates community relationships that promote strong public support for the district.
• Enforces and complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sustains an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.

4 . Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5. Keeps informed about workplace safety procedures. Initiates action to manage risks.

• Helps update and implement a comprehensive school safety/emergency operations plan.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or

aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing
with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.

• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Implements workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and district administrative procedures.

Working Conditions: The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability military status, national origin, race, religion, sex and any other legally protected category.

Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug free work environment.
Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.

This job description is not intended to create a contract or alter the terms of board authorized
employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage
rates and work schedules vary by position. This summary document describes typical job functions
and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables,
modified operating procedures, program or service revisions, regulatory requirements,
technological innovations and unforeseen events.