East Side High School District
Director of Transportation (Classified Management)
East Side High School District, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
About the Employer
As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
The District is seeking a person to organize, schedule, direct, and supervise the activities and operations of the District's school bus system including vehicle maintenance and to implement policies as required by the governing board and in accordance with applicable State regulations.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title:
Director of Transportation (Classified Management)
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, the person holding this position will: organize, schedule, direct, and supervise the activities and operations of the District's school bus system including vehicle maintenance and to implement policies as required by the governing board and in accordance with applicable State regulations. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a broad framework of policies and procedures. Employees in this classification supervise and evaluate the work of others. This job class is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of students throughout the District. This job class requires specialized knowledge of safety and logistics as applied to the scheduling, routing, maintenance, and repair of school buses.
SUPERVISOR
:
Associate Superintendent of Business Services
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Coordinates and supervises the District's transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel
Supervises and evaluates the overall performance of school bus drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel
Schedules and assigns driving personnel to established routes
Monitors the availability of school buses and vehicles needed to meet the District's transportation needs
Plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in instructing and training drivers for proper licensing and/or license renewal; implements bus driver training program
Schedules and routes buses for transportation, athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities
Establishes, implements, and coordinates a preventive maintenance program of school buses to satisfy California Highway Patrol Guidelines and other safety requirements and to minimize repair costs
Prepares budget estimates for transportation activities and operations; recommending needed equipment, stock, and personnel requirements
Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the California Highway Patrol; conferring on potentially dangerous situations on bus routes or on-the-road performance of drivers, disseminating new information regarding laws affecting school bus transportation, and assisting with annual safety inspection of buses
Maintains records of operational costs; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence related to transportation unit operations
Facilitates planning with school sites to learn about and meet their transportation needs for the school year
Establishes and/or recommends to Administration, standards, schedules, and priorities related to transportation routes, schedules, and emergency plans
Drives buses when needed
Orders needed supplies/materials for unit operations and maintains appropriate stock levels
Performs other related duties as required
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
The California State Motor Vehicle Code, State Education Code, and District policies related to the operation and maintenance of vehicles used in transporting students
School bus/vehicle repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parts procurement
The basic philosophy of preventive maintenance of vehicles
Proper budget and record-keeping procedures and methods
Supervisory methods and techniques
City streets, landmarks, and school locations which the District services
Ability to:
Plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of others
Accurately estimate resource needs and allocate and monitor assigned resources effectively
Establish and monitor a variety of records and to prepare reports
Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form
Successfully identify problems (both technical and supervisorial), secure relevant information, and identify probable cause(s) and possible solution(s)
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Prepare and maintain accurate cost and operational transportation records and reports
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers including electronic spreadsheets and database utilization
Prepare county, federal, and state mandated reports
Perform research, compiling information from a variety of sources, maintaining accurate records and files
Analyze, interpret, and prepare financial statements and reports
Meet District standards for professional attitude and effective leadership
Train and supervise the performance of assigned personnel
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees and those contacted in the course of work
Meet schedules and timelines
Work independently with minimal direction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License
Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate
Minimum one year supervisory experience is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
1. Seldom = Less than 25%
2. Occasional = 26%-50%
3. Often = 51%-75%
4. Frequent = above 76%
a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations [4]
b. Ability to stand for extended periods of time [2]
c. Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents [4]
d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level [4]
e. Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation [4]
f. Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull [4]
g. Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. [2]
h. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. [2]
i. Ability to operate office equipment [4]
j. Ability to reach in all directions [4]
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
Occasionally driving a vehicle to conduct work
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION :
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
Creation Date: 05/86
Revised: 06/05/2025 Bd Mtg
Requirements / Qualifications
Certificate Copy (Copy of Degree(s)) Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in position and why you should be considered) Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation) Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
The successful DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Ability to Coordinate and supervise the District's transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel 2. Ability to supervise and evaluate the overall performance of school bus drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel 3. Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and participate in instructing and training drivers for proper licensing and/or license renewal; implements bus driver training program 4. Ability to prepare budget estimates for transportation activities and operations; recommending needed equipment, stock, and personnel requirements 5. Ability to facilitate planning with school sites to learn about and meet their transportation needs for the school year 6. Ability to establish and/or recommend to Administration, standards, schedules, and priorities related to transportation routes, schedules, and emergency plans 7. Knowledge of the California State Motor Vehicle Code, State Education Code, and District policies related to the operation and maintenance of vehicles used in transporting students 8. Ability to successfully identify problems (both technical and supervisorial), secure relevant information, and identify probable cause(s) and possible solution(s) 9. Ability to meet District standards for professional attitude and effective leadership 10. Ability to work independently with minimal direction
As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
The District is seeking a person to organize, schedule, direct, and supervise the activities and operations of the District's school bus system including vehicle maintenance and to implement policies as required by the governing board and in accordance with applicable State regulations.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title:
Director of Transportation (Classified Management)
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, the person holding this position will: organize, schedule, direct, and supervise the activities and operations of the District's school bus system including vehicle maintenance and to implement policies as required by the governing board and in accordance with applicable State regulations. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a broad framework of policies and procedures. Employees in this classification supervise and evaluate the work of others. This job class is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of students throughout the District. This job class requires specialized knowledge of safety and logistics as applied to the scheduling, routing, maintenance, and repair of school buses.
SUPERVISOR
:
Associate Superintendent of Business Services
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Coordinates and supervises the District's transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel
Supervises and evaluates the overall performance of school bus drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel
Schedules and assigns driving personnel to established routes
Monitors the availability of school buses and vehicles needed to meet the District's transportation needs
Plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in instructing and training drivers for proper licensing and/or license renewal; implements bus driver training program
Schedules and routes buses for transportation, athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities
Establishes, implements, and coordinates a preventive maintenance program of school buses to satisfy California Highway Patrol Guidelines and other safety requirements and to minimize repair costs
Prepares budget estimates for transportation activities and operations; recommending needed equipment, stock, and personnel requirements
Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the California Highway Patrol; conferring on potentially dangerous situations on bus routes or on-the-road performance of drivers, disseminating new information regarding laws affecting school bus transportation, and assisting with annual safety inspection of buses
Maintains records of operational costs; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence related to transportation unit operations
Facilitates planning with school sites to learn about and meet their transportation needs for the school year
Establishes and/or recommends to Administration, standards, schedules, and priorities related to transportation routes, schedules, and emergency plans
Drives buses when needed
Orders needed supplies/materials for unit operations and maintains appropriate stock levels
Performs other related duties as required
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
The California State Motor Vehicle Code, State Education Code, and District policies related to the operation and maintenance of vehicles used in transporting students
School bus/vehicle repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parts procurement
The basic philosophy of preventive maintenance of vehicles
Proper budget and record-keeping procedures and methods
Supervisory methods and techniques
City streets, landmarks, and school locations which the District services
Ability to:
Plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of others
Accurately estimate resource needs and allocate and monitor assigned resources effectively
Establish and monitor a variety of records and to prepare reports
Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form
Successfully identify problems (both technical and supervisorial), secure relevant information, and identify probable cause(s) and possible solution(s)
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Prepare and maintain accurate cost and operational transportation records and reports
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers including electronic spreadsheets and database utilization
Prepare county, federal, and state mandated reports
Perform research, compiling information from a variety of sources, maintaining accurate records and files
Analyze, interpret, and prepare financial statements and reports
Meet District standards for professional attitude and effective leadership
Train and supervise the performance of assigned personnel
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees and those contacted in the course of work
Meet schedules and timelines
Work independently with minimal direction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License
Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate
Minimum one year supervisory experience is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
1. Seldom = Less than 25%
2. Occasional = 26%-50%
3. Often = 51%-75%
4. Frequent = above 76%
a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations [4]
b. Ability to stand for extended periods of time [2]
c. Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents [4]
d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level [4]
e. Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation [4]
f. Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull [4]
g. Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. [2]
h. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. [2]
i. Ability to operate office equipment [4]
j. Ability to reach in all directions [4]
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
Occasionally driving a vehicle to conduct work
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION :
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
Creation Date: 05/86
Revised: 06/05/2025 Bd Mtg
Requirements / Qualifications
Certificate Copy (Copy of Degree(s)) Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in position and why you should be considered) Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation) Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
The successful DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Ability to Coordinate and supervise the District's transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel 2. Ability to supervise and evaluate the overall performance of school bus drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel 3. Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and participate in instructing and training drivers for proper licensing and/or license renewal; implements bus driver training program 4. Ability to prepare budget estimates for transportation activities and operations; recommending needed equipment, stock, and personnel requirements 5. Ability to facilitate planning with school sites to learn about and meet their transportation needs for the school year 6. Ability to establish and/or recommend to Administration, standards, schedules, and priorities related to transportation routes, schedules, and emergency plans 7. Knowledge of the California State Motor Vehicle Code, State Education Code, and District policies related to the operation and maintenance of vehicles used in transporting students 8. Ability to successfully identify problems (both technical and supervisorial), secure relevant information, and identify probable cause(s) and possible solution(s) 9. Ability to meet District standards for professional attitude and effective leadership 10. Ability to work independently with minimal direction