Transportation Director

The Orrick R-XI School District is accepting applications for the position of Transportation Director for the  school year. The position is open until filled. Applicants with questions can contact JH/HS Principal Seth Morton, smorton.mo.us. The Orrick School District will continue its 4-day Week school calendar in the 26-27 school year. The current calendar for 26-27 can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-calendar

PURPOSE

The Director of Transportation plans, directs, coordinates and oversees the transportation function pertaining to the operation of the district transportation program including contracts with vendors, and the district's budget for all transportation services. The Director is responsible for meeting scheduling demands; and recommending solutions to incidents, complaints, and/or accidents. The Director assures vendor responsibility for the safety of drivers and students as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of district transportation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Attends meetings, trainings, and in-services for the purpose of maintaining skills, receiving and conveying information on new and improved procedures, as well as complying with district requirements.
• Communicates information and instructions to student transportation vendors for the purpose of addressing a variety of situations that may impact scheduled transportation. Ensures all communications with vendor are timely.
• Oversees and ensures that transportation vendors provide in-service training for transportation personnel (new equipment, safety, rules/regulations, driving methods, etc.) for the purpose of providing information necessary for them to perform the functions of their job.
• Coordinates with Elementary and Secondary Education for the purpose of planning and implementing transportation for their students requiring special busing and bus attendants.
• Coordinates with Student Services for the purpose of planning and implementing transportation for McKinney Vento students requiring special busing services.
• Coordinates with the Athletics Department for the purpose of planning and implementing transportation for their students assuring reliable and timely support of all activity programs.
• Works with contractor to develop school bus routes (route maps, route sheets, route alterations, special trips, etc.) for the purpose of determining driver and equipment requirements to meet the daily transportation needs of the district.
• Oversees the investigation of incidents, complaints, and/or accidents for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to decrease incidents, complaints, and/or accidents.
• Monitors transportation budget and expenditures for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, and expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Oversees functioning of transportation operations of the district for the purpose of ensuring an effective, efficient, and safe working and educational environment, where transportation equipment, tools, and vehicles are utilized appropriately and efficiently to support routine functions of the district.
• Participates as a member of the leadership team in order to determine and/or support key operational decisions, particularly where transportation issues are being considered.
• Participates with the district purchasing department to procure all materials and equipment (analyzes inventory, develops specifications, solicits competitive price quotes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring necessary items are available for operation of transportation program.
• Responds to inquires and requests from parents, staff, public, and district administrators for the purpose of providing information concerning routes, stops, schedules, loads, rules and regulations, and other information as appropriate.
• Supervises assigned transportation staff (hiring recommendations, interviewing, training, evaluations, complaints, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting operations requirements.
• Ensures student transportation vendors fully comply with bid specifications and transportation agreements throughout the contract term.
• Works with the district's Special Services Department to assure the highest possible reimbursement for eligible services.
• Responsible for oversight and review of vendor rider counts and reporting, annual transportation funding applications, and other reports as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Ensures the district receives full value for its transportation expenditures by confirming student transportation vehicles are assigned and routed to achieve maximum use of their time and capacity.
• Coordinates with district purchasing and legal team to ensure transportation agreements are bid and awarded fairly, in the best interest of the district, and according to policies and laws of all government levels of the district.
• Responsible for management of district non-student…