Job Code: 2502011
Job Family/Function: 25 – Transportation Services\Management
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Salaried
Pay Grade: MNPS.TR007-S
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): Transportation Services
We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing all dispatch functions of the largest board owned public school transportation fleet in TN. Supervises and coordinates all aspects of Transportation Dispatch Operations. Collaborates with principals, central offices, parents, TN State Department of Education, outside agencies, and others as necessary.
What you will do
- Responsible for managing all dispatch functions of the largest board owned public school transportation fleet in TN (approx. 80,000 students enrolled).
- Directly supervises the work and scheduling of 8 Full Time Dispatchers; completes scheduling, payroll, supervision, and evaluation of staff performance.
- Directly communicates and collaborates with Stakeholders, to include Transportation Leadership, School Based Leadership, Community Members, MNPS Family Information Center (FIC), Bus Drivers, and Transportation Customer Service staff in order to provide safe, efficient daily transportation for all students on home/school and extracurricular activities.
- Collaborate with Routing Manager on a regular basis to improve efficiency of Transportation Operations.
- Responsible to ensure all daily routes are covered, suitable route substitutes are provided, and buses are arriving to and from school in a timely manner.
- Responsible to notify Senior Transportation Leadership and Transportation Fleet Maintenance of all accidents and incidents in a timely manner.
- Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement within one year of accepting position and prepared to operate a school bus at any time needed and required.
- Must have the ability to effectively utilize numerous transportation software programs, including GPS Fleet Tracking (Geotab), RFID Student Badge Programs (Tyler Drive Tablets), Routing Software (Tyler OnScreen), Payroll Processing (Oracle), Field Trip Planning (Trip Tracker), Microsoft Office Suite, Dispatch Consoles, and Parent Applications (My Stop)
- Responsible for providing Transportation Senior Leadership with an End of Day Report, 40-Day Student Counts, and other Reports and KPI Data as requested.
- Responsible to ensure all after-hours dispatch is appropriately staffed.
- Completes After-School Program Recaps and Reports to other Transportation Management for Final Payroll processing.
- Manages and coordinates numerous special projects such as Summer School, After School, Career Day, Bus Pick-Up and Turn-In, Professional Development Days (In-Services), and others as assigned.
- Responsible for tracking attendance on bus drivers and bus monitors, including daily and weekly status of absenteeism.
Dispatching Inclement Weather Team, directly communicating with Transportation Leadership concerning road status updates.
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Education Qualifications
Business degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in logistics and/or business process applications or an equivalent work experience in same or related field Required
Experience Qualifications
Directly applicable experience in logistics and/or business process applications, including five years’ experience directly supervising others Required
Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
Equivalency
Starting At: $102,374.78
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. .
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.
Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.
Our Vision
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.
Our Mission
We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.
Our Core Values
Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
