Transportation Supervisor-Special Education

Midland Independent School District•Midland, TX

About The Position

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE Coordinate and schedule all Special Education transportation needs; interact with special education students, school personnel, parents, and patrons. Assist in the formulation and implementation of bus routes, scheduling of drivers, aides and equipment assignments.

Requirements

The ability to read and write English.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements.
DPS School Bus Driver Certification.
Some experience or knowledge of dispatching and use of routing software
Good telephone and 2-way radio communication skills
Proficient computer and typing skills
A bility to effectively present information and respond to questions, both verbally and written from managers, school administrators, parents, drivers/aides
Ability and knowledge of routing and scheduling buses for special educations students
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for special education
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Ability to manage student behavior
Possess a good driving record
Ability to operate various types of school buses
Demonstrated ability to enter and exit emergency exits of bus
Heavy lifting, 15-44 pounds
Continuous sitting
Specific hearing (two way radio) and visual (computer) requirements
Outside and inside
Constant noise
Working in and around moving vehicles
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in school transportation

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and maintain all special education bus routes
Assumes supervision of SPED employees.
Ensures MISD policies and procedures are followed.
Supervise, instruct, and counsel special education bus drivers and bus aides concerning any problems or concerns with students, parents, teachers, co-worker, patrons.
Recommend the hiring of bus aides and assignments of special needs bus drivers.
Assist the safety department with instruction of all special education driver, bus aides, and regular education substitute drivers about loading, securing, and unloading wheelchair students on the buses.
Maintain pertinent documentation on special education students that enables for the efficient and effective routing of all SPED students.
Coordinates route changes with parents, school administrators, drivers and aides.
Prepare reports required by the state, district, or department.
Supervise and monitor the special education drivers in maintaining a route folder with accurate descriptions of their AM and PM routes (i.e. order of pickup and drop-off, locations and times, including the arrival and departing time at each school served).
Be responsible for coordinating, assigning, and dispatching of the special education wheelchair students for extracurricular trips.
Coordinate and schedule all summer school routes for special education students.
Remain informed of accident response procedures (e.g. dispatch police, ambulance, drug testing agency, notify appropriate personnel and school(s); cover any remaining portion of the route; assist in notifying parents of all students on the bus; assist at the accident scene if necessary.)
Assist in regular and special education dispatching duties for AM/ PM routes and in the absence of the lead dispatcher.
Perform as a relief special education/regular route bus driver when necessary.
Exhibit MISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to acting.
Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.
Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.