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Job Description
Plans, coordinates, and supervises the bus transportation of students within a designated geographic area. Supervises, trains, and appraises school bus drivers, attendants, routing assistants, dispatchers, and field representatives. Prepares and schedules bus routes. Responsible for the overall implementation of the transportation program to support all general education and special education programs as well as trips within assigned area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Supervises school bus drivers, attendants, routing assistants, the area dispatcher and field representatives servicing schools within a designated geographic area, with a focus of continuous improvement. Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of employees. Conducts performance evaluations.
- Prepares and maintains school bus routes for an assigned area. Conducts an annual review of school bus stops, walking routes, and bridge and railroad crossings. Designs and implements new school bus routes and safe student walkways.
- Continually analyzes daily bus routes and bus stops for safety, efficiency, and compliance. Continually reviews non-transported areas for safety.
- Communicates with parents, school personnel, central office staff, insurance companies, attorneys, elected officials, media representatives, community organizations, and others regarding transportation issues. Meets with school administrators to ensure that safe and efficient transportation operations are being maintained.
- Identifies, prepares, and analyzes reports and various data points that inform daily safe and efficient operations, and supports continuous improvement for the assigned area.
- Oversees the payroll for assigned employees. At the direction of the Business Manager, administers the area alcohol and drug-testing program.
- Develops and administers professional in-service programs that are in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. Identifies and administers professional learning for Field Representatives, Dispatchers, Routing Assistants, Bus Drivers, and Bus Attendants.
- Responds to, investigates, and documents vehicular and pedestrian accidents involving Baltimore County Public School students and equipment. Coordinates the Maryland State Department of Education required process of accident review for determining the preventability of the accident.
- Assists in the assessment of road and weather conditions. Makes a recommendation regarding the opening and closing of schools due to hazardous conditions. Assists in the Emergency Operation Center to facilitate the County evacuation plan for natural and man-made disasters.
- Coordinates and implements the Pre K/K transportation safety program. Supervises transportation for special County and Board sponsored events. Organizes and attends various committee meetings.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Seven years of experience in the field of transportation, two years at the supervisory level.
Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.
- Possession of a valid commercial Maryland driver's license (CDL) or an equivalent is preferred.
- Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent within six months of hire is strongly encouraged.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school transportation.
- Knowledge of preparing and scheduling school bus routes.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing school bus transportation.
- Knowledge of personal computers and office software packages.
- Skill in conducting and administering transportation activities.
- Skill in the preparation of reports.
- Skill in the operation of personal computers and office software packages.
- Skill in communicating effectively.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, school-based administrators, co-workers, and others.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the bus transportation of students within a designated geographic area.
- Ability to supervise bus drivers, attendants, dispatchers and others.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class includes walking to bus stops, walking paths, carrying weights up to 50 pounds, and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County in the investigation of transportation issues.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
Persons appointed to this class may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
FLSA: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
GRADE: OPE Grade 08
SALARY: $96,570 - $155,327
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:
Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
- Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
- Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure
443-809-7874
About Us
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!
