The Manager of Transportation impacts students’ lives by:
Overseeing all student transportation activities - including dispatching, routing, operating, and tracking all school vehicles - to ensure students are transported safely and on time.
Creating a culture of safety for the student transportation team. This includes setting a high bar for safety and holding team members accountable.
Managing bus drivers includes screening and hiring, clearly communicating expectations and work conditions, monitoring performance, and providing job-related feedback.
Planning and coordinating bus driver training, including bus operations, safety procedures, accident procedures, and incident reporting.
Developing route schedules and assigning staff for daily runs and for all extra-curricular activities, class trips, and athletic events.
Serving as the transportation contact person for all drivers, families, and school staff.
Working with the school’s special education and behavior management teams to ensure students’ special needs related to transportation are met.
Updating student home addresses and communicating with drivers and school staff regarding updated bus routes.
Monitoring and documenting staff credentials, including driving record/license status, and reporting to the DFO as required.
Monitoring compliance with relevant city and state regulations related to student transportation.
Monitoring preventative maintenance and needed repairs of vehicles.
Responding to student transportation vehicle accidents, including going to the accident scene, conducting internal investigations, assisting students and staff, and obtaining and maintaining police reports and related documentation.
Serving as a substitute bus driver when needed.
Performing other duties as assigned.
What We Offer:
Click here (https://crescentcityschools.org/compensation/) for more information about our innovative compensation system . This role is on a Specialized Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS.
Click here (https://crescentcityschools.org/careers/) for more information about our award-winning benefits package , which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.
Apply now if you:
Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
Have a BA or BS degree preferred but not required
Have a strong service-oriented mindset
Possess strong problem-solving skills and a drive to learn
Have strong organizational skills, including the use of spreadsheets and other tools to manage logistics
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
This is an in-person role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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