Do you want to be a part of a diverse, proactive, reflective, innovative team, working together to provide the best quality education for all students?

The North Colonie Central School District is looking for a Director of Transportation to support and guide our transportation staff members in accordance with the principles of our District's mission.

We pride ourselves on being both a school district of academic distinction and a workplace of choice. North Colonie is consistently ranked in the top tier of high performing school districts in Upstate NY. We were also voted, by our employees, as the #1 Top Workplace for large employers. Our fleet maintenance staff have a strong record of achievement with DOT inspections, consistently earning a 100% passing rating. Our continued success in these areas makes North Colonie CSD a top choice for parents, students and staff.

One of our District recruitment goals is to enhance the applicant pool of qualified candidates by actively seeking those who also bring a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and ideas. Our growing student population continues to become more diverse in many areas including global backgrounds, socio-economics, multiple languages and individual self-discovery/expression. We at North Colonie are committed to supporting the development of the "whole" child and we believe this effort is enhanced greatly by empowering the synergy and compassion which results from an open and ongoing dialogue among colleagues whose various life experiences help shape a larger world view.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:

All students are provided the opportunity and necessary support to engage in relevant, challenging work which contributes to their academic and social growth and development.

All staff, teachers and administrators are part of a larger learning community working together to build collective capacity in order to provide a high-quality, relevant, equitable education for all.

The 21st century Director of Transportation provides leadership, management and supervisory skills that will guide the Transportation Department through a changing and challenging landscape. He/she leads others and stands for the ideas and values that help to support our student population develop into globally competent and compassionate citizens. The Director of Transportation provides a clear vision, inspiration, energy and insight for all stakeholders in an enlightening and highly functioning school community. He/she will lead a complex, dynamic, and collaborative team of bus drivers, bus aides, mechanics and office staff, whose goal is to ensure a safe and positive climate for our students.

This position will be available Mid-December 2019 (if not sooner). The current Director of Transportation is retiring in December 2019.

North Colonie Central School District is comprised of six (6) elementary schools (K-6), a Junior High(7-8) School and Senior High School (9-12). We support the educational environment for almost 5,900 students K-12. We are a District that prides itself on the support we provide to all of our students and we are committed to ensuring that almost all of our Special Education students are taught within our school buildings. We believe that this inclusive model is the best model for all of our students and the shared experiences of students and staff allow for greater understanding, collaboration, diversity of viewpoint and the development of better global citizens. Our Transportation Department is instrumental in ensuring that all students feel safe on the school bus and are transported to and from school in a positive climate.

In 2020-2021, the 6th Grade students will be moved to the new Shaker Middle School, thus making each elementary school K-5. The new Director of Transportation will be instrumental in the transition of the 6th grade to the new Middle School, including the addition of a new and separate bus run for the Middle School. This transition will require a significant amount of planning and routing of buses and students, thus requiring a calm, thoughtful and compassionate demeanor when dealing with parents, students and staff.

Recruitment and training of new bus drivers will be a priority of the new Transportation Director due to a number of anticipated retirements as well as the potential need to add new drivers with the move of the 6th grade to the new middle school. Proactive and proven recruitment strategies as well as a focus on staff retention will be important skills for the new director.

TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS:

Current fleet: 78 buses

869,659 miles driven in 2017-18 (868,724 in 2016-17)

5500+ public school students currently assigned to be transported each day (5459 in 2018-19)

160 special needs students on 12 routes (152 in 2017-18)

Approximately 50 routes which transport students to the SHS/JHS and elementary schools (3 early elementary and 3 late elementary)

410 non-public students transported on 25 buses to 32 different schools (424 in 2017-18)

STAFFING:

•78 Bus Drivers (59 full-time, 19 substitutes)

•21 Bus Aides (14 full-time, 7 substitutes)

•7 Mechanics

•1 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

•1 Assistant Director

•1 Pupil Transportation Analyst

•1 Transportation Operations Coordinator

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position involving the responsibility for the safety and efficient operation and maintenance of the transportation program of a school district. The work is performed under direction of the Business Administrator and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Business. Supervision is exercised over all transportation personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

· Plans, directs and manages the school district transportation system which includes public and private school transportation;

· Plans and administers the transportation budget for the department;

· Plans, develops and implements an effective bus safety program;

· Represents and negotiates with employee on contract negotiations;

· Establishes routes to be followed by bus drivers;

· Establishes time schedules for buses;

· Investigates and files reports on all bus accidents;

· Directs service, maintenance and repairs of school district vehicles;

· Writes specifications for all new vehicles and equipment;

· Drafts all specifications for contract transportation;

· Arranges for all special trips required by the schools;

· Prepares all required New York State Education and Department of Transportation reports;

· Approves all purchase orders and requisitions;

· Maintains time records on transportation personnel for payroll purposes;

· Maintains cost records on transportation operations and personnel;

· Is responsible for recruiting, interviewing and recommending and training;

· Is responsible for the evaluation and following-up of disciplinary procedures of all transportation personnel;

· Acts as liaison between school administrators and parents concerning transportation problems and issues.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Thorough knowledge of standard transportation methods and the operation of buses;

· Knowledge of automotive repair methods and the terminology and tools of the trade;

· Good knowledge of modern budget methods and techniques;

· Good knowledge of driving safety practices;

· Good knowledge of New York State Motor Vehicle Laws and applicable regulations of the New York State Transportation Department;

· Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinates;

· Ability to keep records and make reports;

· Ability to get along with others;

· Dependability;

· Good physical condition;

· Ability to deal effectively with the public.

12 month position

Minimum salary: $95,000. Actual salary will be based on education and experience

Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance and NYS retirement as well as a generous time off package

This position is a part of the Instructional Support Administrators Association of North Colonie (ISAANC)

Submit the following materials to the North Colonie CSD Human Resources Department by the posting closing date:

Updated Resume, Cover letter, three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts

Closing date: October 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Contact the North Colonie Human Resources Department at:

518-785-8591 or visit our website at www.northcolonie.org