Transportation Special Needs Supervisor The purpose of this position is to meet the daily needs of our special needs students and staff; meeting the demands of special needs while working inside the resources of Transportation. Essential Job Functions include acting as the first point of Special Needs Transportation contact for township administration, special needs parents/guardians, and special needs staff to include daily radio dispatch. Overseeing all specialized routing and assisting in special needs routing as required. Continually maintaining special needs student data and communicating pertinent information to drivers. Maintaining communication with drivers and monitors to ensure routes are being run safely, correctly, timely, and efficiently. Reviewing and optimizing routes regularly; changing routes and/or route assignments accordingly. Assigning drivers and monitors to special needs routes and all mid-days. Interviewing and recommending for hire potential special needs drivers in cooperation with the hiring panel. Overseeing discipline for all special needs drivers and monitors as it pertains to student management and monitor/driver teams. Completing regular "ride alongs" with drivers to ensure all aspects of student management are adhered to. Substituting on routes as driver or monitor as needed. Conducting yearly reviews for all special needs drivers and monitors. Working closely with building and district administration to ensure transportation is compliant and assisting in scheduling special programs to ensure available transportation. Attending case conferences where student concerns/needs may affect transportation. Filling all mid-day requests including routes where drivers have called off in coordination with dispatch. Handling all parent and district concerns regarding special needs transportation. Working in coordination with dispatch, training supervisor, office manager (payroll), and fleet supervisor to ensure all aspects of special needs are conveyed as it relates to their duties while maintaining a "team" mentality. Holding periodic meetings with Administration and staff to remain abreast of transportation issues and strive for staff relations improvement. Organizing and participating in continued education and "In-service" training for special needs drivers and monitors. Attending departmental and district special events. Maintaining a high level of positive driver/monitor support and communication. All other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or designee. Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone. Operate school buses and other district vehicles.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Pay Rate $65,501.05 Annually Work Schedule 8 hours per day. 260 days per year. Hours will vary to meet the needs of the department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of Versatrans and Onscreen. Organized, able to multi-task, high level of written skills, verbal skills, strong leadership skills, work ethic and communication with all stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality at all times. Ability to maintain work schedule and high level of attendance. Previous Transportation and/or Management experience. Knowledge of Special Needs laws and regulations. Comprehensive understanding of logistics. Ability to change shifts per demands of transportation department. Hold a valid class B CDL with P and S endorsements preferred. IDOE Annual Safety Meeting Certification (Yellow Card) required (training provided). Hold a Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred or comparable experience. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%. Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Often Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent License/ Registration/ Certification Valid Indiana State CDL Class B license with a P and S endorsement preferred. Education 4-year degree in a related field preferred or comparable experience.
