Director of Transportation New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA, United States
Director of Transportation
Reports to: Director of Facilities
About Algiers Charter
Since our
inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the
educational community. From our very first day, we operated with the belief
that all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-school
organization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has never
been stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamic
educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our
organization to the next level.
The
educational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant and
unrelenting performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if you
are ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement and
pathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.
What Success Means in This Position
This
is a year round exempt level position. The Director of Transportation’s
role is to manage and oversee all transportation functions for Algiers Charter
to ensure safe and efficient students’ transportation, vehicle maintenance,
routing, scheduling, and the responsibilities within Algiers Charter School
Association in supporting the instructional and activity programs centered
around students. This position requires strong proven abilities in
organizations, leadership and human relationships.
Position
Description & 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’s
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 demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged
periods of time
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of
time.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, talk,
hear conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception with color
vision with a wide field of vision function
Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds with exposure to petroleum
fumes and work occasionally outside
Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.
Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
May work prolonged or irregular hours.
Frequent charter system wide travel; occasional out-of-town or
state travel.
The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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