SY 25-26 Transportation, Field Supervisor

Savannah-Chatham Country Schools•Savannah, GA

39d

About The Position

This position provides supervisory level support in the filed for the daily transportation operation. This includes, but is not limited to, supervising directly a staff of school bus drivers and monitors, providing assistance to transportation and school personnel, responding to and documenting emergencies and/or accidents, evaluating drivers and monitors, provides input/feedback for developing and updating bus routes, and serving as liaison between the transportation department and school personnel, parents, and the community.

Requirements

A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required.
One year of experience in school bus management.
Thorough knowledge of bus routing and map reading.
Thorough knowledge of school locations and local roadways systems.
Thorough knowledge of accident prevention and investigation procedures.
General knowledge of rules and regulations relevant to school bus transportation.
Communication skills, including clarity, tact, courtesy, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
Ability to drive a school bus.
Ability to communicate effectively with community, school personnel, and transportation department personnel.
Ability to accurately document and record information as well as to store and retrieve information on bus routes and accidents using a computer.
Ability to supervise and effectively evaluate bus drivers and bus driver monitors.
Ability to organize and conduct in-service workshops.
Ability to communicate using a two-way radio.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
Ability to work with principals, administrators, and other school personnel.
Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license, must have reliable personal transportation, and must be able to drive between various sites each day.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree; or 60 semester / 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited organization.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises, coaches and evaluates the work of school bus drivers and school bus monitors.
Conducts student and personnel administration initial investigations.
Performs inspection of school buses for cleanliness and proper, compliance.
Coordinates semi-annual bus evacuation drills.
Evaluates routes and pupil stops for safety and efficiently.
Responds to and assists drivers and monitors with problems and/or emergencies.
Participates in placement of school bus drivers.
Meets with drivers, school officials, and parents to discuss and resolve specific transportation problems/complaints.
Evaluates student counts and bus loads for state report and daily efficiency.
Ensures compliance with school bus safety regulations.
Utilizes technology systems (e.g., TransFinder, Viewfinder, GPS, UKG) efficiency and data management.
Participates in-service to refine driving skills and to provide coaching and instruction.
Prepares and conducts driver in-service meetings.
Communicates with drivers using two-way radio.
Promotes public relations with schools and community.
Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the Organization.