Teacher / Transportation Supervisor at Rankin County School District in Brandon, MS

Job description

Job title: Teacher/Transportation Supervisor Reports to: Principal, Assistant Principal, Transportation Director, Assistant Transportation Director, Assistant Superintendent Receives guidance from: Principal, Assistant Principal, Transportation Director, Assistant Transportation Director Overtime status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations Job purpose: In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Transportation Supervisor is to enable each student, through safe and efficient transportation, to take full advantage of the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the District's schools. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities: Develop and administer a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the instructional program and extracurricular activities Prepare and update all bus routes to ensure the most efficient, economical, convenient, and safe pupil transportation routing system to meet district's needs and accommodate efficiency of operation Recruit, supervise and plan training for all transportation personnel; Certifies that all bus drivers meet certification requirements Resolve issues, concerns, and complaints pertaining to student transportation and act as a liaison with parents for complaints and special requests Cooperate with school principals in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses Cooperate with school principals and others responsible for planning special school trips Conform to all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation Maintain all district-owned transportation equipment and develops plans for preventive maintenance to ensure all vehicles are safe and in the best possible condition Maintain files and submit required reports Transportation Director Ensure a workable accident prevention program, emphasizing the safety of students, vehicle operators, and mechanics; investigate and report all accidents, and maintain accident records Ensure that school bus discipline is carried out to enable safe school bus operation Conduct/require attendance of all drivers for in-service training for all transportation personnel as required by state law Maintain an inventory and accountability of parts, tools, supplies, and equipment Maintain, current tags, permits, decals, and inspection stickers Schedule and supervise the work of all shop personnel Assist mechanics in job tasks as time permits Advise superintendent on road hazards for decisions on school closings during inclement weather Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all school records and personnel related information Regular, dependable/timely, and in person attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee shall be consistently responsible/maintain regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned days, and using sick and personal leave appropriately Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy Demonstrate clear and concise written and oral communication skills with administration, staff, parents, and the community at large Carry out all duties efficiently, promptly, and dependably Qualifications: Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Education Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency cert