Transportation/Grounds Director - Houston Public Schools
Houston Public School District, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Transportation/Grounds Director - Houston Public Schools JobID: 432
Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
Date Posted: 10/4/2024
Location: Houston Public Schools
Houston Public Schools has an immediate need for a
Transportation and Grounds Director .
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary and benefits will follow the Confidential and Supervisorial Association's Master Agreement.
A valid Minnesota Class B commercial driver's license with school bus (air brake and passenger) endorsement is required.
Interested candidates should complete the application process online at www.houston.k12.mn.us (Employment>Current JobOpenings).
HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. HPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Transportation Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for driving daily routes, and planning field trip transportation
Obtain accurate information related to the transportation needs of eligible students
Develop the most efficient and effective routes to meet the transportation needs of eligible students
Select and assign appropriate routes, student pickups, etc that take student safety into consideration.
Ensure compliance with all safety measures, best practices, State & Federal mandates
Work with parents and district administrators to resolve routing problems
Adapt and modify existing routes as required (e.g., new student enrollments, moves, etc.)
Quickly respond to and resolve parental inquiries and/or concerns
Monitor and appropriately respond to all bus radio calls
Assign and acquaint (when necessary) drivers and paras, including substitutes, to routes
Attend professional transportation meetings as assigned
Be "On Call" for emergencies
Regular and predictable attendance
Help to purchase and maintain buses and vans
Plan, organize and direct the operations of the grounds and transportation department.
Direct the hiring and orientation of new transportation staff and provide on-the-job training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Detail oriented person
Decision making skills that support positive student outcomes
Conflict resolution skills, ability to de-escalate situations
Ability to function positively in a stressful environment under time constraints
Ability to communicate positively with drivers, aides, secretaries, mechanics, administrators, parents, and the public
Obtain and maintain a CDL Class B license with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements
Maintain Minnesota School Bus Driver qualifications and licenses
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Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
Date Posted: 10/4/2024
Location: Houston Public Schools
Houston Public Schools has an immediate need for a
Transportation and Grounds Director .
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary and benefits will follow the Confidential and Supervisorial Association's Master Agreement.
A valid Minnesota Class B commercial driver's license with school bus (air brake and passenger) endorsement is required.
Interested candidates should complete the application process online at www.houston.k12.mn.us (Employment>Current JobOpenings).
HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. HPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Transportation Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for driving daily routes, and planning field trip transportation
Obtain accurate information related to the transportation needs of eligible students
Develop the most efficient and effective routes to meet the transportation needs of eligible students
Select and assign appropriate routes, student pickups, etc that take student safety into consideration.
Ensure compliance with all safety measures, best practices, State & Federal mandates
Work with parents and district administrators to resolve routing problems
Adapt and modify existing routes as required (e.g., new student enrollments, moves, etc.)
Quickly respond to and resolve parental inquiries and/or concerns
Monitor and appropriately respond to all bus radio calls
Assign and acquaint (when necessary) drivers and paras, including substitutes, to routes
Attend professional transportation meetings as assigned
Be "On Call" for emergencies
Regular and predictable attendance
Help to purchase and maintain buses and vans
Plan, organize and direct the operations of the grounds and transportation department.
Direct the hiring and orientation of new transportation staff and provide on-the-job training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Detail oriented person
Decision making skills that support positive student outcomes
Conflict resolution skills, ability to de-escalate situations
Ability to function positively in a stressful environment under time constraints
Ability to communicate positively with drivers, aides, secretaries, mechanics, administrators, parents, and the public
Obtain and maintain a CDL Class B license with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements
Maintain Minnesota School Bus Driver qualifications and licenses
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