Assistant Director Of Transportation

Reports To:

Director of Transportation

Bargaining Unit:

Non-Rep Supervisory

Department:

Transportation

2024-2025 Salary Schedule

NRSU

Employment Type:

Classified Admin

Salary Range:

$120,884 - $127,265

FLSA Status:

Salary

Adopted Date:

June 2024

Hours per Day:

8.0

Revised Date:

June 2024

Days per Year:

248 (+12 Holidays) = 260

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.

• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.

• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.

• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Summary:

The Student Transportation Services Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the district's student transportation department operations. Responds promptly and courteously to community, school/department and external partner questions and concerns, assists with the development, planning, implementation and monitoring of school bus routes and safe transportation of children to and from school and school activities within established regulations and guidelines.

The Student Transportation Services Assistant Director is a key component of the department incident/emergency response team and will assume general oversight of the Transportation Department in the absence of the Director, under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds quickly, verbally and in writing, to a high volume of inquiries relative to division programs and services, including routing concerns, safety, and security issues at bus stops or on bus routes, requests for review of bus video, etc.

• Advises patrons regarding division programs and services following evaluation of each inquiry, requisite information gathering, and responds or makes referrals with sensitivity towards the circumstances of each individual requesting assistance.

• Establishes and maintains control records on incoming correspondence including follow-up action taken or additional action required.

• Compiles pertinent data to prepare various required state and local reports.

• Maintain or support maintenance of physical and/or computerized departmental files on transportation issues, including bus incident reports, trip forms, collision/injury reports, and driver records.

• Assists with establishing and monitoring bus routes for all programs and evaluates requested or needed adjustments as necessary, field tests schedules and routes.

• Assists with riding bus routes with trouble spots and conducts a fair and sensitive review of situations reported by drivers or management. Makes recommendations for adjustments or assists with referrals as needed.

• Provides evaluative support of drivers to Director as needed by riding bus routes and providing feedback.

• Reviews, analyzes, and responds to student discipline referrals from school bus drivers or schools/departments. Participates, as needed or requested, in parent/student conferences regarding transportation concerns or safety issues.

• Assists with adverse weather plans, routes, and condition analysis.

• Structures and attends in-service or other transportation training to provide content and promote teamwork.

• Assumes operational leadership in the absence of the Director under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations.

• Works with Human Resource department for recruitment, interviewing, hiring recommendations for Transportation Services department.

• Conduct probationary and annual evaluations of classified employees of the Transportation Services department.

• Promotes a productive environment for transportation staff and students by recognizing and solving problems and encouraging teamwork, creativity, and understanding.

• Supports and maintains good communication with the community at large regarding school bus transportation issues.

Competencies:

Teamwork

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

Customer Service

• Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

Interpersonal Skills

• Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

Oral and Written Communication

• Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

Professionalism

• Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work completed;

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision; follows policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free environment, and in varying atmospheric conditions. Work environments during outreach events may include businesses, school districts, and industry worksites.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required;

• Four (4) years' experience in student transportation operations preferred. A college degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and transportation operations leadership experience are required;

• Job related experience with demonstrated progressive levels of leadership responsibility is preferred;

• Substantial experience with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and other computer software programs;

• Prior experience with student transportation routing software preferred.

• Additional consideration will be given to candidates whose overall experience includes student transportation customer service experience.

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance.

Certificates:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required (must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position, including possessing and maintaining a valid license and automobile insurance, when using a personal vehicle for District business).

• First Aid and CPR Certification may be required after hiring.

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with P&S Endorsement preferred.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or email skjobs@skschools.org

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation - including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:

Will Sarett

Executive Director of Human Resources

2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7071

sarett@skschools.org

Section 504 Coordinator:

Kimberly House

OSS Director

2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-3648

house@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:

Dr. Tom Edwards,

Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement

2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7003

edwards@skschools.org

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.