Transportation | Driver Supervisor

PURPOSE

Serves as a liaison between school administrators, bus drivers, support staff, and families to ensure the efficient, safe, and timely transportation of students.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a liaison between school administrators, bus drivers, support staff, and others concerning transportation needs and activities; ensure proper and timely resolution of transportation and bus driver issues and conflicts.
• Ensure timely and appropriate resolution of transportation conflicts, students' behavior issues, and driver concerns.
• Supervise assigned personnel including school bus drivers and aides, providing training, performance evaluations, and technical support and guidance.
• Provide ongoing training and coaching to drivers regarding student behavior management, disciplinary procedures, and incident resolution.
• Conduct observation rides to assess driver performance and safety practices; provide technical support and guidance to drivers regarding student behavior management, disciplinary procedures, and incident resolution.
• Communicate with schools and parents to resolve transportation issues related to student behavior, health conditions, or route concerns.
• Cook drive open routes in the absence of available substitutes to maintain uninterrupted student transportation services.
• Coordinate bus driver meetings with school site administrators as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Physical Requirements

• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility: Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina: Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Outdoor Work: Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.