Director of Transportation (Anticipated Opening)

ANTICIPATED OPENING

Position:  Director of Transportation

Date Position Available:  July 1, 2024

Qualifications:  Current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education. High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Commercial Vehicle License “S” Endorsement (School Bus Driver). Three (3) years of bus driving experience or equivalent.

Description:  MSAD #11 is looking for a dedicated team player. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of public-school transportation issues, guidelines, and laws. The ability to practice participatory management, possession of good organizational skills, strong communication skills and the knowledge of effective leadership. Successful experience working in a leadership/supervisory role in either education or business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the transportation department conforms to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding school transportation.
• Prepares and updates the annual bus schedules for all schools in the district and develops recommendations for future transportation needs base on a variety of student, school, and community data.
• Prepares and maintains the transportation budget. Initiates purchases in accordance with district policies.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates all Maine/Federal required reports.
• Takes an active role in resolving discipline issues occurring on school buses, working collaboratively with Building Administrators.
• Responds to family and public inquiries with accurate, timely information.
• Advises superintendent on road conditions relative to inclement weather for decisions on potential school closings.
• Reviews bus routes, pick-up locations, and busloads to assure the safest and most efficient operation of the transportation system.
• Knowledge of and experience working with TRANSVERSA, Google Apps, ADS system, and PowerSchool is preferred.

Deadline for Applications:   Open until filled.