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MSAD 11 Director of Transportation (Anticipated Opening) in Gardiner, Maine
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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.