GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization and management of all aspects of the District’s student transportation program. Manages, implements, and maintains the assigned programs and ensures services are in conformance with district, state, and federal guidelines; maintains adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs/services are achieved with budget and compliance of district’s goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, and supervises all functions of the District’s transportation department, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Directs the implementation of new programs/services (e.g. grant based programs, after school programs) for the purpose of ensuring programs are in compliance with federal, state and district transportation guidelines and services are provided with established time frames in conformance with all related requirements.
• Develops and provides in-service training and staff development opportunities.
• Verifies/certifies commercial driver’s license training and testing to federal standards.
• Develops and implements department policies and procedures relating to the safe operations of school buses and activity buses.
• Directs the development of bus routes on an annual basis; inspects routes and bus stops for appropriateness and safety as needed.
• Receives and responds to concerns, complaints, and inquiries from district personnel and parents regarding student transportation; meets with parents to discuss student concerns and behavior problems.
• Oversees the maintenance and repair of buses, vehicles and equipment; replaces/procures buses, vehicles and equipment on a schedule consistent with budget and other constraints.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, superintendent, subordinates, other district administrators and staff, school administrators and staff, board members, South Carolina Department of Education personnel, various councils and committees, parents, students, vendors and service providers and the general public.
• Attends training, seminars and conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills. Develops and provides in-service training and staff development opportunities.
• Develops and implements district and department policies related to all aspects of transportation procedures.
• Develops and administers the department budget; monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with budgetary allocations; approves invoices and statements for payment.
• Identifies and communicates the needs and accomplishments of the District’s transportation program to district and state administration.
• Serves as the final appeal authority regarding matters of student behavior issues and bus suspension of students.
• Investigates bus accidents and incidents and makes recommendations for appropriate response.
• Compiles data for and prepares various studies, reports, and recommendations required by the District and/or other agencies.
• Prepares and/or processes budget documents, statistical reports, financial reports and analyses, estimates, performance evaluations, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; uses clerical, copier, computer supplies.
• Recommends disciplinary actions and/or termination as appropriate for department personnel.
• Monitors weather reports during periods of inclement weather and makes recommendations regarding safe bus travel and school closures or delays to the superintendent.
• Resolves school-based traffic flow problems.
• Assists with special projects as assigned. 
• Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Application Deadline:
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and South Carolina School Bus Driver Certification is required at the time of hire.

Demonstrated supervisory experience is required.

Background in transportation logistics, specifically routing, dispatching, and scheduling operations is strongly preferred.

Comprehensive understanding of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance standards governing school transportation operations.

About District Five of Spartanburg County

Welcome to District Five Schools of Spartanburg County! Our district has a rich heritage of excellence in every aspect of educational and extra-curricular endeavor. We are one of the top performing districts in the southeastern U.S. in academic achievements, as well as programs in the arts, leadership, choice magnet programs, technology and innovation. Our excellence is validated by ratings from federal and state accountability systems, and also from AdvancED, the international academic accrediting agency. That continued excellence is also the reason we are one of the fastest growing districts in the state of South Carolina. Families move into our community because of the high quality of our schools. Our district is being rapidly transformed through the presence, and arrival of many large international corporations, the international airport, the world class parks and recreational facilities, and exceptional neighborhoods. We are proud to be the brightest fabric woven through this vibrant international tapestry, and are committed to serving children and their families in world class schools. With the influx of major high tech manufacturing and multi-national retail tourist des...tinations, it is an exciting time, as we watch our area change daily. Our academic programs offer students the opportunity to not only earn a diploma from one of the finest high schools in the country, but also earn college credit through our nationally recognized Advanced Placement program or dual credit through local colleges and universities. We offer a myriad of options from virtual learning, to placement on a college campus beginning as early as the freshman year in high school. District Five remains dedicated to its focus on educational excellence. As we aim to meet the SC Profile of the graduate, we want to produce knowledgeable citizens who will energize and build our economy. Our graduates excel in the skills needed to succeed: written and oral communication, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, entrepreneurialism, collaboration, initiative, and adaptability. Each day, we strive to be the best we can be, knowing education is the greatest investment we can make in our children. It will, indeed, open doors of opportunity for each of them. District Five is where excellence resides!

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