25-26 Transportation Director - Victory College Prep School Academy

Transportation Director

Reports to VCP Chief Operating Officer

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

Victory College Prep is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care. The VCP Administrative Office brings vital expertise to a range of services in support of the school's operations.

We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development to support our team members’ ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom.

Our district benefits include: 

• Competitive salary from $60,000-$85,000 with a $3,000 incentive for bilingual candidates, and an average 2% pay raise or more per year

• Competitive healthcare options

• Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested)

• Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams

• Opportunity for performance and incentive bonus

• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers

• Verizon cell phone plan

• YMCA health club membership discount

• Cultural benefit for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.)

• On-site daycare for staff

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
The best candidates for this position will embody the values and beliefs at the heart of the VCP mission and vision.

 They will also meet the following qualifications and possess these preferred skills: 

• A high school diploma or higher is required.

• Detailed experience in school transportation including coordinating arrival/dismissal, bus discipline referrals, processing changes, vendor management, and other day to day transportation operations.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and establish and maintain positive relationships.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, bus drivers, and students.

• Ability to gather and analyze data.

• Ability to compile and summarize information.

• Ability to prioritize and schedule variable work.

• Ability to learn, interpret, and explain policies and regulations.

• Knowledge of general office practices and computer skills  

• Valid Indiana driver's license.

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH

• Communicates with drivers, administrators, special education department, school staff, parents and others (e.g. reviewing route maps, responding to inquiries, etc.) for the purpose of assisting with route related problems.

• Evaluates routes in coordination with the transportation vendor (e.g. bus stops, clock schedules, etc.) for the purpose of determining bus routes in conformance with school policies while complying with mandated guidelines.

• Participates in a variety of activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

• Gather and update bus run information.

• Maintain current transportation information for all students.

• Provide training programs to drivers to support positive relationships.

• Perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and good judgment. 

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or his/her designee.
  
  

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Victory College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.