QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED;
2. Must be 18 years of age;
3. Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements;
4. Ability to effectively direct and manage personnel;
5. Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions effectively;
6. Ability to read and understand documents including policies, guidelines and procedures manuals;
7. Proficient map reading skills;
8. Ability to use computerized routing system;
9. Ability to pass alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam;
10. Ability to complete required bus driver safety training;
11. Effective and professional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
12. Ability to safely operate a school bus;
13. Ability to effectively manage student behavior;
14. Ability to serve as a department role model;
15. Two years’ experience as a school bus driver.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:                      

250 days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$45,848.  BA-1

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year 2019-2020                                            

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise all non-shop employees in the absence of the department director and the assistant directors/area directors;
2. Assist the director and the assistant directors/area directors in determining departmental structure and job descriptions by providing support and recommendations of employees;
3. Assist in the succession planning of key positions, including coordinating, evaluating, and approving departmental operations;
4. Supervise bus drivers and attendants at assigned transportation center including mentoring, motivating, and assisting employees with customer service, on-time performance, student management, regular and professional communication with parents and campuses, and writing clear and concise reports in a timely manner;
5. Interview driver and attendant applicants, make recommendations for hire, and assist with the onboarding process as required;
6. Confirm transportation eligibility in compliance with federal rules, TEA, and CFISD Board policy;
7. Process transportation requests for students and create appropriate bus stop locations to safely and equitably serve the students;
8. Establish and maintain professional relationships with school staff and administration;
9. Determine student safety requirements, submit work orders for installation of necessary equipment on buses, maintain records of assigned equipment;
10. Review, edit, and approve employee timesheets, trip sheets, and absences using the designated software;
11. Ensure district policy and departmental guidelines are understood, enforced, and evident through one-on-one meetings/coaching sessions, staff/center meetings, and in-service trainings;
12. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function;
13. Serve as a substitute driver, attendant, or dispatcher as needed;
14. Respond to emergencies as needed;
15. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate the performance of bus drivers and attendants.

Working Conditions

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress;

Able to perform frequent district-wide and occasional state-wide travel;

Able to sustain occasional prolonged and irregular hours;

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:      

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

BECOME AN ADMINISTRATOR WITH CFISD:

http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/career-opportunities/become-administrator/