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Our mission at PPS is that by the end of elementary, middle and high school every student by name is meeting or exceeding academic standards and is fully prepared to make productive life decisions.

Our employees' highest priority is to support the work in our schools everyday. We want our students to be prepared to succeed, not just at each grade, but for a future beyond our schools: college, careers and fulfilling lives as good parents, neighbors and members of the community.

The District is focused on deepening our understanding of institutionalized racism and its impact on student learning, and providing support for leading systemic equity transformation initiatives in the district and schools.

This position will direct the operation and administration of the Transportation Services Department of Portland Public Schools. Position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Administers and supervises the safe, economical and timely daily transportation of Portland Public Schools' students.
2. Confers with administrative officials on transportation services and prepares the annual budget for District-owned and contract services, vehicles, personnel, equipment, supplies, and other related data.
3. Oversight of staffing needs; administers and supervises work schedules for staff in a multi-operational department.
4. Develops specifications and documents for transportation related contract services and purchases.
5. Administers development and maintenance of pupil accountability records; makes reports as required by law and administrative policy.
6. Ensures that all District, State and Federal laws, mandates and policies are adhered to.
7. Confers with Risk Management and school authorities in promoting active programs for safety of students and personnel, including industrial safety; directs and supervises transportation participation in emergency evacuations and other drills.
8. Administers active promotion of safety awareness and assigns safety responsibilities to supervisors.
9. Confers with authorities regarding student vandalism and discipline and investigates complaints concerning operations.
10. Administers investigations of operations and driver complaints to ensure the transportation system appropriately responds to various service failures.
11. Responsible for preparation and implementation of bus schedules and routes to support organizational needs and maximize service efficiencies.
12.Ensure departmental goals and services align with current District initiatives.
12. Analyzes budgetary data, verifies figures, and develops budget proposals; recommends allocation of budgetary funds.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Five (5) years experience in a major public or K-12 transportation system; including five (5) years in a responsible supervisory/management capacity.
3. Administrative knowledge of sound management methods and practices related to a comparable pupil transportation system, including safety practices.
4. Administrative knowledge of computer applications related to student transportation.
5. Knowledge of provision of Federal, Oregon Motor Vehicle and State Department of Education laws, and School District policies applicable to the operation of vehicles and student transportation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in oral and written language.

1. Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Membership in a state or national level Pupil Transportation Organization (i.e. OPTA)
3. Current or past school bus driver certification

Complete the District online application at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/ and apply to this posting. No additional application materials required until hire. Refer to "Next Steps" located under the Management/Non-Represented application process for more information.

NOTE: No employee or applicant for employment shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. School District 1-J complies with the Immigration Reform and Contract Act of 1985 (IRCA) as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1991. All PPS job offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records.

This is a listing of some of he management positions available in Transportation throughout Virginia. Employers, please provide us the following information:

Job Title: Student Transportation Director	Job Number: 2100007466
Department: Student Transportation	Salary: $89,434 -$112,431 DOE
Open Date: 7/21/10- open until filled	Duty Days: 260

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