Safety and Training Supervisor - Transportation JobID: 13489 + Position Type: Specialist/Supervisor/Technician + Date Posted: 10/10/2024 + Location: ELSC - Transportation + Date Available: ASAP    Safety & Training Supervisor $55,000 per year PRINCIPAL DUTIES + Develop and implement transportation training and safety programs for the Transportation Department + Oversee all transportation training, including personnel in yellow bus, vans, new hires, district staff, and Americorps volunteers, including appropriate instructor certifications + Create, implement, and enforce policies regarding safety + Respond to accidents, investigate, and submit district, state and federal reports involving district vehicles + Lead the hiring, training, and evaluating of transportation personnel + Participates in regular department and district safety meetings + Evaluating school bus routes and stops for safety + Conduct and resolve prompt, thorough and impartial investigations regarding bus safety, personnel, and student concerns, and escalate when necessary + Leads the interview and hiring process for the Transportation Department + Analyze department staffing to determine hiring needs + Works with local law enforcement to eliminate stop arm violations by investigating violations and submitting reports + Maintain a safe working environment + Possess a thorough working knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts related to safe school vehicle operation, and ensure the district maintains compliance + Backup to fleet operations including dispatch and fleet management in absence of the Fleet Manager + Communicates with administration, parents, students, and transportation personnel to assist in finding supports for students and bus staff for a safe bus ride + Preferred to maintain proper license to operate vehicles and equipment + Analyze data to develop programs that address safety + Maintain all staff records, driver certifications, licenses and medical certificates, Iowa Department of Education school bus authorization, FMCSA Clearinghouse pre employment and annual queries, third party random drug and alcohol list, and other required documents + Assist in development of routes + Assist in the assessment of road conditions + Work in routing system, word processing, email, spreadsheets, presentation software and other programs as necessary + Work as a team member on various projects + Operate two-way radio + Answer telephone, email, messages, etc., resolving questions and issues, and escalating when necessary + Communicate with school administrators, staff and parents + Maintain confidential information + Other duties as assigned PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS + Driving record acceptable to the District’s insurance carrier + Preferred experience with CDL or Chauffeur's License with passenger endorsement + Preferred experience with safety programs and training with large groups + Experience in handling escalating situations, and de-escalation techniques + Exceptional oral and written communication skills + Proficiency in telephone skills, typing, and filing + Work independently with minimum supervision + Ability to organize, prioritize, and initiates responsibility + Ability to adjust work hours to meet the needs of the district and the transportation department. + Proficiency in computer programs, possess advanced computer skills + Knowledge of general office procedures + Work under pressure with frequent interruptions while maintaining detail and accuracy + Representing the transportation department in a professional manner + Commitment to participating on an office team + Commitment to district and department mission statement + Other duties as assigned ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.