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KCK Job Details Job ID:

5883584

Application Deadline:

Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION LOCATION

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 20,000 students, and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest-rated high school in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas, and our student population is approximately 58% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% White, 7% Asian, and 4% Pacific Islander. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.

JOB GOAL

Responsibilities include providing, implementing, and maintaining an effective bus transportation service in accordance with established guidelines and standards of the Board of Education, Kansas State Department of Education, and Federal Guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Act on transportation safety concerns and deliver customer service issues from a variety of sources to administrators, parents, teachers, students, bus drivers, and bus aide monitors, for the purpose of correcting immediate safety concerns and/or making recommendations for resolution and or improvement. Respond to calls from parents, school secretaries, principals, bus drivers, bus monitors, and district office personnel for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation questions and student discipline matters. Supervise designated staff to monitor I.E.P. records, transportation needs, and be fluent in legal requirements. Administer the development and maintenance of daily and special bus routes for the sole purpose of ensuring a safe, timely and efficient delivery of students to designated locations within all relevance to safety and transportation regulations. Assist with assigning drivers to bus routes for the purpose of ensuring effective, safe, timely and efficient delivery of students to the appropriate locations. Assist in developing long and short range plans, programs and budgets for the purpose of ensuring that resources are effectively utilized, expenditures are within budget, and district educational objectives are achieved. Communicate with a variety of outside agencies from the KCKPD, KCKPSPD, UG, community members, and the media for the purpose of ensuring safe bus operation and compliance with state safety inspection and schedules. Coordinate a variety of assigned department activities and programs (e.g. training, assignments, etc.) to employees for the purpose of delivering services on compliance with established guidelines. Investigate conflicts and accidents, involving school buses and or department personnel for the purpose of making recommendations according to district procedures. Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and records (e.g. employee records, safety reports, training materials, route information, incidents, conflicts, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines. Prepare a variety of standard and special reports and documents (e.g. route safety, accident and or incidents, video tape observations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written support and/or conveying information. Preserve and maintain the transportation billing processes, formulas and contacts. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Associates Degree in Related Field or equivalent work experience Minimum 5 years in a school and or transportation related leadership role Understand systems required to run an effective transportation operation (mechanical, software, training) and utilize existing technology efficiently Be an effective problem solver and decision maker

Preferred:

a CDL License and the ability to maintain a commendable driving record

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION

Maintain effective working relationships with students, district staff, parents and community. Possess the ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication, to enhance a cooperative action to meet educational needs of students.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; computer operations and management information systems.

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 regularly required to: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some climbing and balancing some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

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 usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific Ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working independently; being organized; and being attentive to detail.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

261 Days.

SALARY:

Based on USD500 Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS

EXEMPT

REPORT TO

Director of Transportation

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor in accordance with Board Policy. Signatures The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. For more information regarding Title IX please contact: District Compliance Coordinator 2010 N. 59 th Street Kansas City, KS 66104 913-279-2262 Title IX@kckps.org

Position Type:

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