Assistant Transportation Director/Coordinator

The Assistant Transportation Director reports to the Transportation Director and helps oversee the planning, operation and administration of a safe and efficient transportation system which meets the Norwood School District's requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in planning, organizing, and supervising the pupil transportation program.

• Help administer the establishment of all bus routes, field, and extracurricular trips.

• Assist the Director in coordination of bus routing, scheduling, and street mapping.

• Assist the Director in plans and programs for equipment upgrades and vehicle replacement.

• Assist the Director in department budget development.

• Assist the Director in both oral and written presentations to the school committee and staff.

• Help develop and administer department policies and procedures.

• Help maintain Driver, SAFIS, and CORI records.

• Obtain and maintain a MA RMV 7D driving certificate.

• Serve as first line of communication with drivers.

• Develop both in district and out of district SPED Routes with corresponding driver assignments.

• Monitor status of SPED Routes.

• Coordinate driver assignment and fill in as required.

• Assist in Vehicle Maintenance Coordination.

• Assist in effective communication with parents, staff, and school personnel.

• Supervise the School Bus Pass Program with all Annual Updates and School Committee approved changes/modifications.

• Coordinate with School Bus Contractor regarding routing, bus stops, and operational matters.

• Assist in all McKinney Vento Transportation requests.

• Maintain all files as required.

• Supervise personnel in Bus Pass Program

• Perform any other duties as may be required.