LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #129

                                             JOB OPENING

Transportation Supervisor

4/28/08

 

 

POSITION:    Transportation Supervisor

                        260 days per year/salaried position

                        Compensation package (DOQ)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·        Strong leadership, supervisory and management skills

·        Minimum of two (2) years experience in a position relating to school transportation operations and planning or equivalent experience in transportation operations in the public or private sector

·        Valid Washington State driver’s license with a commercial class “B” driver’s license with “S” endorsement and air brake restriction removed and certified driver trainer qualifications

·        Experience in the development and implementation of school bus driver training programs preferred

·        General familiarity with fleet operations and maintenance scheduling practices and the ability to read and interpret road and street maps

·        Good communication skills, written and verbal

·        Ability to operate a computer and related software (database and spreadsheet software) related to transportation data collection

·        Attendance and punctuality are important aspects of this position

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide leadership, supervision and management of the transportation department in the Lake Chelan School District.

 

·        Oversee bus schedules and routes for the district

·        Complete accurate monthly payroll timesheets and personnel records for all transportation staff, to include daily logs

·        Recruit, train, evaluate, and supervise all transportation personnel and make recommendations for employment, transfer, promotion and release

·        Oversee maintenance on all district owned transportation equipment and develop plans for preventative maintenance

·        Work with the budget and finance department in developing and recommending a budget for the district’s transportation department

·        Maintain safety standards to comply with state and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety

·        Take an active role, in cooperation with building principals, in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses

·        Develop recommendations for future transportation equipment and personnel needs

·        Act as a liaison with parents for complaints and special requests

·        Conform with all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation

·        Coordinate reports of bus accidents for insurance and legal requirements

·        Complete required state reports

·        Advise Superintendent regarding road hazards for decision on school closing during inclement weather

·        Attend appropriate committee and staff meetings

·        Other duties as assigned

 

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKET TO:

 

                                    Dr. Jim Busey, Superintendent

                                    Lake Chelan School District #129

P.O. Box 369

Chelan, WA  98816

(509) 682-3515

 

APPLICATION PACKET TO INCLUDE:

 

·        Letter of application

·        Application

·        Resume

·        Written statement(s) how the candidate meets the qualifications stated above, plus salary and compensation expectations.  No more than 3 typed pages.

·        5 letters of recommendation

 

SCHEDULE: 

§    4/29/08                  Position opens

§    6/4/08                    Position closes

§    6/5 & 6/6               Position screening

§    6/10 & 6/11           Tentative interview dates

§    6/13/08                  Contract negotiations

 

 

 

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Lake Chelan School District complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender or disabling condition.  This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA coordinator, Larry Bowers, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA  98816.