Calvert County Public School District TRANSPORTATION – PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland Open in Google MapsDirector of Transportation Calvert County Public School District TRANSPORTATION – PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 4505423 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jan 10, 2024 Starting Date: ImmediatelyJob Description NOTICE OF VACANCYJanuary 10, 2024POSITION : DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATIONLOCATION : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONPOSITION SUMMARY : Leads the Calvert County Public School Department of Transportation. Develops, coordinates, administers, and evaluates a comprehensive public school transportation program including planning, monitoring, and coordinating student transportation services, managing bus contractor, bus driver, and bus assistant items, weather, equipment and budgetary items. Plays a key role in the Transportation Committee, Student Routing, transportation-related investigations, weather decisions; budget planning; development of policies and procedures for the Department of Transportation; hiring and evaluation; professional development; long-range program planning; establishing immediate priorities, and supervision and evaluation of staff members. Communicates clearly and consistently with community members, parents/guardians, school staff, state and local agencies, bus drivers, and bus contractors.REPORTS TO : Chief Operations OfficerEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required.Five (5) years of successful experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in public school transportation or as a school-based administrator.Satisfactory driving recordNational Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Director or Supervisor certification preferred.Eligible for and obtain in the first year of employment a Maryland Commercial Drivers License, Class B with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS : (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must have:Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local public school transportation laws, regulations and policies including Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) policies, regulations, and procedures.Understanding and ability to maintain rapport with people from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.Demonstrated ability to utilize and promote equitable practices in all facets of education.Knowledge of DoT drug testing policies and procedures.Excellent mapping and routing skills.Experience working with transportation routing and use of routing software.Experience working with GPS and use of GPS tracking software.Excellent customer service skills and ability to diffuse situations.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various members of the organization.Excellent planning and organizational skills.Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.Broad-based knowledge and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution in a leadership role.Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion.Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and evaluate performance measures.Demonstrateshighly effective skills in human relations and written and oral communication.Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow through to meet deadlines effectively.Possess a valid drivers license and motor vehicle insurance.Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES :Leads, communicates, and implements programs that support a comprehensive public school student transportation system.Assesses the needs of the system and develops, implements, and communicates programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and Board policies and procedures to provided services to students.Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, concerned citizens, school staff, bus contractors and bus drivers as it relates to all areas of responsibility.Coordinates and supervises all student transportation operations.Collaborates with directors and supervisors in system departments, Principals and Assistant Principals within the schools, and employees assigned to the transportation department to support student transportation.Collaborates with individuals in the finance department, bus contractors, and bus drivers.Directs work of Supervisors, Driver Trainers, Route Specialists, and Bus Assistants with a focus on providing safe transport of students to and from school and school system related events.Serves as the school system liaison for bus contractors and various interagency and state committees.Proactively resolves complex transportation issues, concerns and problems.Provides information regarding transportation schedules, policies and procedures as needed.Monitors weather conditions that may affect the safe transportation of students and makes recommendations pertaining to the early dismissal, closing and delayed opening of schools due to inclement weather.Ensures that a process for the development and continuous improvement of bus routes is established so that school buses arrive and depart within school arrival/dismissal windows.Develops and maintains a continuous improvement plan that addresses both immediate concerns and long-term goals for the department and provides status/updates as needed.Hires and evaluates assigned staff.Develops, implements, and supervises staff development and training for transportation staff, bus assistants, contractors, and bus drivers.Provides a comprehensive department report that highlights key performance indicators including but not limited to on-time performance metrics, safety statistics, accident rates, school bus inspections and driver qualifications.Enforces CCPS transportation policies, procedures, regulations and internal transportation guidelines.Develops, revises, and shares CCPS student transportation policies and administrative procedures and programs as needed.Prepares an annual department operating budget with supporting data as is necessary for clarification to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education,Directs the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, handbooks, and guidance for the Department of Transportation.Directs the development and coordination of transportation safety materials and programs for school personnel, students, and the public.Handles all types of emergencies as they arise including bus accidents or Calvert County Emergency Operations assignments and oversees and appoints Accident Review Committee.Assists with oversight of the bus camera, and GPS systems both installation and use.Assists with arranging and overseeing various school system meetings.Keeps abreast of Local, State, and National developments in order to affect changes in operations and program development necessitated by current changes in society, business, and education.Reviews recent literature and research studies and reports.Evaluates findings and suggests changes or to improve existing programs.OTHER JOB DUTIES : (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by Chief Operations Officer.PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.UNUSUAL DEMANDS :Will be subject to a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.FLSA STATUS : ExemptTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the 2023-2024 salary schedule for Administrators and Supervisors. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.EVALUATION :Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION : February 20, 2024APPLICATION PROCEDURE : This position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin as early as January 19, 2024. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools website www.calvertnet.k12.md.usReferences must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.House Bill 486 Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention StatementPursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland – House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.Nondiscrimination StatementCalvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Director of Student ServicesDirector of Human Resources443-550-8000For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.************************************************Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment StatementDiscrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:Ms. Cecelia LewisDirector of Student ServicesCalvert County Public Schools1305 Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick, MD 20678Employees may report allegations of harassment to:Mr. Zachary SeawellDirector of Human ResourcesCalvert County Public Schools1305 Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick, MD 20678Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Categories: Administrator > Director/Coordinator/ManagerAdministrator > TransportationJob Requirements Contact Information Calvert County Schools1305 Dares Beach RdPrince Frederick, Maryland 20678Phone: (410) 535-1700Email: Districtadmin@calvertnet.k12.md.usMap The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a Submission) will viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. 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