Description:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
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When substituting for an Aide or Bus Driver on the bus, ensures all children have evacuated the bus and checks for personal items left on the bus.
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Performs all activities necessary to complete the transportation objectives stated in the Head Start Performance Standards and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts requirements.
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Contributes to the development of safety and transportation related training, the written training plan and the implementation of that plan.
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Submits reports as required (PIR, CSBG, etc.)
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Participates annually in developing, reviewing and revising the Program Plans.
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Coordinates, facilitates and participates in the annual self-assessment of the safety and Transportation Components.
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Secures necessary bids for any new purchase/lease of vehicles and completes appropriate paperwork.
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Supervises the completion of vehicle maintenance projects.
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Locates and develops professional relationships with vendors for the transportation department.
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Supervises and approves all matters relating to school bus transportation operations.
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Complies with Data Management Plan.
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Reviews all bus runs with transportation staff
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Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
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Coordinates with Family Services Manager as needed on issues relating to bus runs.
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Coordinates and oversees the center managers and their duties, including evacuation drills which encompass; fire drills, sheltering in place, relocating to another facility to shelter, lockdown drills, center inspections, and playground inspections.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Transports children and parents to and from centers as needed.
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Schedules 5,000 mile/3-month maintenance inspection and state inspection.
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Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
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Performs day-to-day travel, as well as overnight travel as required.
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Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening.
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Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
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Participates in meetings, job related training, and continuing education programs as required or suggested by HHS and sponsoring organizations.
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Notifies drivers for drug and alcohol testing on a random basis.
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Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
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Demonstrated ability to direct and manage program goals and objectives.
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Experience in conducting training programs.
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Proficient oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully with the public
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Ability to work independently.
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Working knowledge of outcome-based services.
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
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Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.
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Car Seat Installation Certification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or GED. (Required)
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Current Pennsylvania CDL Driver’s License with S&P endorsements. (Required)
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Demonstrated knowledge of the school bus transportation system, laws, including CDL, and training procedures. (Required)
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Prior supervisory experience of at least two years. (Required)
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Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
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Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
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Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
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Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
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Certified school bus driver trainer. (Preferred)
