DIR I REGIONAL TRANSP_TRANSPORTATION(1923000)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The Application deadline is Friday, August 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM (EST).  This is a DCSAA pay grade 45 position. Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation.  All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   70,579.00 

Salary Max:   120,585.00

DCSAA 45  $70,579 - $120,585

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the administration of the resources and manpower required to provide safe, efficient, and economical transportation for all pupils entitled to transportation to and from school, and to other educational activities within a designated area. Has direct supervision and administration over the operational staff, coordinates assignment of a large bus fleet, and has responsibility for management of a Regional Transportation Center.  Assures that operational activities are in compliance with current Federal, State and School Board policies.  Develops and recommends bus transportation policy changes.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Plans, organizes, and manages the pupil transportation function for the area, directly and through subordinate supervisors. May have District-wide responsibilities in specific areas, such as magnet program, FEFP, and TAPP programs.

2.            Assigns, supervises and evaluates conferences-for-the-record, as well as recommends disciplinary action, when required, for all employees.

3.            Applies professional knowledge to technical problems such as planning, personnel assignments, equipment assignments, proper documentation and applies sound managerial techniques to reconcile employees' needs with the unit's objectives.

4.            Monitors the development of regional school bus routes for all exceptional, alternative, gifted and other special education programs.  Refers students with behavioral problems to appropriate principal.

5.            Aligns Center activities with Departmental and District strategic planning initiatives and goals and ensures that departmental priorities, such as on-time performance, are properly addressed.

6.            Establishes and monitors administrative policies and standard operating procedures, including sign in/out methods, key control, payroll control, adequate supplies, housekeeping and contingency/emergency plans plus coordinates plans with other agencies as required.  Insures the center is operating within the guidelines established by the Transportation Rules and Policies Manual and School Bus Driver Handbook.

7.            Insures adequate staffing levels and assignment of bus drivers and aides.

8.            Monitors and recommends through the Department of Transportation, assignments of school buses and other fleet vehicles as operational requirements dictate.

9.            Monitors and evaluates all Regional activities and programs, which include fleet operations, personnel assignments, compound security, and administration to insure that maximum efficiency is achieved in the Regional Transportation Center.

10.         Responsible for planning, coordinating and assigning buses for the transportation of large numbers of students for special events related to school, government and civic sponsored activities, such as the Orange Bowl Classic festivities.

11.         Participates in parent/school/special event conferences scheduled by principals and/or other staff members.  Meets with principals, the general public, parents and other administrators as required resolving operational problems.  Maintains an effective public relations program.

12.         Assists the Department of Transportation, in the development of the budget, selected reports, and record maintenance.

13.         Monitors the interpretation and implementation of Transportation Department policies, School Board policies and State laws applicable to school bus transportation.

14.         Develops and recommends departmental policies, methods and procedures, and enforces same; prepares items for School Board approval when required.

15.         Interprets the District's transportation programs to staff, School Board, the public and community agencies.  Establishes in-service programs for staff development as required.

16.         Directs the development, preparation, and review of records and reports of pupils transported, mileage, operating expenses and similar statistics, where applicable.

17.         Develops and recommends Regional capital facility improvements and new bus expenditure requirements to support the current and future regional transportation requirements.

18.         Coordinates and works cooperatively with the Director of Vehicle Maintenance to assure that vehicles are available for preventive maintenance and other scheduled maintenance.

19.         Administers drug and alcohol testing program within a transportation center.

20.         Administers weekly update program for all school bus drivers and implements safe driving plan in accordance with board policy and collective bargaining agreement.

21.         Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or related field and five (5) years documented progressive experience in transportation operations of a large school district, bus transportation or municipal transit department.  Ten (10) years of progressive supervisory experience in transportation operations may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

2.            Minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory management capacity dealing with an organized labor force.

3.            Minimum of two (2) years experience in route development and coordination.

4.            Ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral presentations and submitted documents.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!