Director of Transportation New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA, United States

Director of Transportation

Reports to: Director of Facilities

About Algiers Charter

Since our

inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the

educational community. From our very first day, we operated with the belief

that all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-school

organization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has never

been stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamic

educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our

organization to the next level.

The

educational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant and

unrelenting performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if you

are ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement and

pathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.

What Success Means in This Position

This

is a year round exempt level position. The Director of Transportation’s

role is to manage and oversee all transportation functions for Algiers Charter

to ensure safe and efficient students’ transportation, vehicle maintenance,

routing, scheduling, and the responsibilities within Algiers Charter School

Association in supporting the instructional and activity programs centered

around students. This position requires strong proven abilities in

organizations, leadership and human relationships.

Position

Description & Expectations

Provides

leadership with knowledge and updates of safety standards regarding

day-to-day transportation operations while monitoring performance,

policies, and procedures relating to student transport

Oversees all

aspects of the daily bus routes and bus maintenance operations

Researches

and suggest purchases for any equipment needed for the school bus fleet

and/or materials needed for compliance with all the existing policies and

procedures

Resolves

daily operational problems and emergencies while coordinating with the

Executive Director of Site Services on complex issues for timely

resolutions

Performs

road checks during period of inclement weather for communications on

safety concerns

Provides

recommendations to leadership regarding changing school schedules

including school cancellations due to expected conditions

Establishes

and maintains positive relationships with parents, schools, and

departments, while coordinating with transportation staff, schools, and

parents on start of school protocols and resolves concerns with scheduling

and route development continuously

Have the

leadership ability to give direction and supervise subordinates, including

delegation of duties, establishing work plan and setting goals for the

department and employees

Supervises

and monitors in-services for transportation safety trainings, which

includes conducting a mock evacuation and emergency drills

Coordinates

to prepare for annual state bus inspections and resolving any inspection

issues

Collaborates

with various departments, local and state agencies, and organizations

relating to pupil transportation

Investigates

and reports accidents and other issues associated with student

transportation

Provides a

variety of reports in a timely fashion to the school authorities and

government departments in compliance with policies and procedures

Continue

professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills, and

participate as a team member with colleagues

Ability to

work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate

handling of confidential matters

Qualifications

Must have

least five (5) years’ experience in school transportation operations, with

at least one (1) year experience supervising staff

Minimum of

one year full-time, paid, professional experience working in a supervisory

or administrative capacity preferably with charter schools, public school

districts, or other complex organizational structure

Possession

of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "P"

Endorsement

Bachelor’s

degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

Valid

certifications in First Aid and CPR, or have the ability to obtain these

certifications within 60 days of hire

Knowledgeable

of facilities and school law in accordance with Louisiana statutes,

including the implications on the educational program and liability, keeps

abreast of developments, and consults with leadership in times of

uncertainty

Demonstrates

persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact goal

achievement

Demonstrates

a drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to achieve

results

Proactively

approaches others with a view to engaging in dialogue and building strong

working relationships

Holds

employees/colleagues accountable for achieving results and publicly

acknowledges effective performance

Skilled in interpreting

and managing Service Level Agreements and contracts for outsourced

services

Demonstrated

ability to manage staff

Superior

written and oral communications skills

Must be well

organized and have impeccable time management skills

Physical Demands: the physical demands

described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged

periods of time

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of

time.

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, talk,

hear conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception with color

vision with a wide field of vision function

Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds with exposure to petroleum

fumes and work occasionally outside

Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.

Work Environment: The work environment

characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

May work prolonged or irregular hours.

Frequent charter system wide travel; occasional out-of-town or

state travel.

The

noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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