Transportation Assistant Manager - IDEA Frontier (Immediate Opening)

Assist the Campus Transportation Manager to coordinate and oversee all transportation needs at the campus. Work towards learning, adapting, and surpassing department goals, including coordinating school bus routes, scheduling, and daily operations of buses and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe transportation of all students with “0” preventable incidents/accidents.
• Screen and test potential candidates to ensure they possess or are acquiring excellent skills in operating a school bus.
• Train and hold drivers accountable for all safety initiatives, including Pre/Post Trip inspections and maintaining up-to-date credentials.
• Ensure drivers complete all required trainings on time.
• Oversee daily operations of the dispatch office; monitor two-way radios to address bus problems, lateness, and accidents.
• Respond to drivers' accidents, conduct internal investigations, gather information, and assist students and staff.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
• Maintain an efficient operation with a Cost Per Mile under $3.70.
• Develop driver schedules that prioritize driving duties while on the clock.
• Audit team participation to prevent system abuse ("Inspect what you expect").
• Monitor preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
• Serve as a substitute Bus Driver when needed.
• Screen employees to ensure only qualified, dedicated individuals are hired.
• Maintain fleet in safe operating condition with a 7% savings on maintenance costs over the previous year.
• Ensure maintenance supplies are not over-purchased and preventive maintenance is done systematically.
• Utilize Transfinder to create and update routes, ensuring no route exceeds 10% more than its roster capacity.
• Maintain up-to-date driver and student records in Route Finder.
• Utilize Synovia to analyze reports, including Planned vs. Actual Routes and stop-by-stop performance data.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating with school staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to resolve issues regarding transportation services, student behavior, and special accommodations.
• Supervise Bus Drivers and foster a work environment with a minimum of 85% staff retention.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Must be over 18 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT Physical Examination.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Skills

• Communication skills: Develop listening techniques and nonverbal strategies to improve conversations.
• Conflict Resolution: Define and identify conflict styles, causes, and methods for handling conflict to improve productivity.
• Leadership: Delegate and manage a wide variety of skillsets, recognizing strengths and areas for improvement.
• Time management: Balance a heavy workload and time constraints while managing and delegating employees and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses and professional development.
• Potential relocation allowance for this role, if applicable.

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $20.75 (0 years of experience) and $24.40. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, with a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

IDEA fosters a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging, guided by core values that promote human connection and professional growth. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values.