Transportation Director jobs in Louisiana

Director of Transportation

Reports to: Director of Facilities

About Algiers Charter 

Since our inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the educational community. From our very first day, we operated with the belief that all students can achieve educational success.  We are a two-school organization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has never been stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamic educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our organization to the next level.

The educational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant and unrelenting performance and accountability.  Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if you are ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement and pathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.

What Success Means in This Position

This is a year round exempt level position.  The Director of Transportation role is to manage and oversee all transportation functions for Algiers Charter to ensure safe and efficient students transportation, vehicle maintenance, routing, scheduling, and the responsibilities within Algiers Charter School Association in supporting the instructional and activity programs centered around students. This position requires strong proven abilities in organizations, leadership and human relationships.

     Position Description & Expectations

• Provides leadership with knowledge and updates of safety standards regarding day-to-day transportation operations while monitoring performance, policies, and procedures relating to student transport
• Oversees all aspects of the daily bus routes and bus maintenance operations
• Researches and suggest purchases for any equipment needed for the school bus fleet and/or materials needed for compliance with all the existing policies and procedures
• Resolves daily operational problems and emergencies while coordinating with the Executive Director of Site Services on complex issues for timely resolutions
• Performs road checks during period of inclement weather for communications on safety concerns
• Provides recommendations to leadership regarding changing school schedules including school cancellations due to expected conditions 
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with parents, schools, and departments, while coordinating with transportation staff, schools, and parents on start of school protocols and resolves concerns with scheduling and route development continuously 
• Have the leadership ability to give direction and supervise subordinates, including delegation of duties, establishing work plan and setting goals for the department and employees
• Supervises and monitors in-services for transportation safety trainings, which includes conducting a mock evacuation and emergency drills
• Coordinates to prepare for annual state bus inspections and resolving any inspection issues
• Collaborates with various departments, local and state agencies, and organizations relating to pupil transportation
• Investigates and reports accidents and other issues associated with student transportation
• Provides a variety of reports in a timely fashion to the school authorities and government departments in compliance with policies and procedures
• Continue professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills, and participate as a team member with colleagues
• Ability to work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters

    Qualifications

• Must have least five (5) years experience in school transportation operations, with at least one (1) year experience supervising staff
• Minimum of one year full-time, paid, professional experience working in a supervisory or administrative capacity preferably with charter schools, public school districts, or other complex organizational structure
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P" Endorsement
• Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Valid certifications in First Aid and CPR, or have the ability to obtain these certifications within 60 days of hire
• Knowledgeable of facilities and school law in accordance with Louisiana statutes, including the implications on the educational program and liability, keeps abreast of developments, and consults with leadership in times of uncertainty
• Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact goal achievement
• Demonstrates a drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to achieve results
• Proactively approaches others with a view to engaging in dialogue and building strong working relationships
• Holds employees/colleagues accountable for achieving results and publicly acknowledges effective performance
• Skilled in interpreting and managing Service Level Agreements and contracts for outsourced services
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff
• Superior written and oral communications skills
• Must be well organized and have impeccable time management skills

Physical Demands:  the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time 
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, talk, hear conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception with color vision with a wide field of vision function 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds with exposure to petroleum fumes and work occasionally outside
• Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  May work prolonged or irregular hours.
•  Frequent charter system wide travel; occasional out-of-town or state travel.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.