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SUPERVISOR, TRANSPORTATION

Denver, CO, United States

• Job Identification 75777

• Job Category Administration

• Posting Date 05/29/2025, 10:01 AM

• Locations Transportation, Hilltop

• School Year 2024-2025

• ELA Designations Non Teaching/No Designation

• Schedule Full Time Year Round

• Work Schedule Name 235

• FTE 1

• Department SO - Reporting and Accountability

Applicants may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on transcripts, resumes or other documents being submitted as part of this application

Job Description

** Applications will be received until June 10, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Supervises day-to-day operations of student transportation in one of two terminal locations. Supervised staff picks up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, in accordance with Federal, State, local laws and regulations (e.g., Colorado Department of Education (CDE); Denver Public Schools (DPS) training, policies and procedures; and safety rules and regulations. This is a working supervisory position where bus driving may be required. 

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

• Salary Range. $73,579 - $88,296 annually  Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 

• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

• Schedule and supervise day-to-day operations of drivers and paraprofessionals in accordance with District policy. Adjust daily schedule and work assignments to ensure transportation services are not delayed or interrupted.

• Evaluate DPS transportation services and ensure consistency with School Board policy.

• Review and follow Federal, State and Local rules and regulations and procedures applicable to passenger transportation.

• Maintain employee personnel records; ensure that they are complete and accurate. Review and enter information into the Kronos Workforce Timekeeper program, correcting time clock errors, and approving employee time.

• Monitor payroll budget by reviewing employee attendance; initiate corrective employee action as needed.

• Investigate employee complaints.

• Monitor and track submitted driver forms to ensure completion and accuracy.

• Respond to accident scenes, determining physical condition of employees, students or teachers; ensure paperwork is completed; communicate with emergency personnel; and follow up with drug test as needed.

• Train and coach drivers and paraprofessionals in variety of areas such as job performance and student interaction. Ensure that drivers and paraprofessionals follow the DPS dress code and wear proper attire and safety items, taking into consideration weather conditions.

• Supervise driver compliance with safety measures and District policy, and implement corrective action when necessary.

• Enforce the controlled substance testing program.

• Communicate with school personnel, parents or guardians of students regarding student behavior issues; and route and safety concerns.

• Review bus camera video in order to identify and substantiate customer concerns and issues. Manage passenger and student behavior using student management skills to ensure safety. Resolve concerns and communicate with passengers and students using a customer services orientation.

• Monitor terminal to ensure cleanliness and safe working conditions .Inspect buses for cleanliness, safety compliance, and need for maintenance.

• Dispatch drivers and paraprofessionals in person and using dispatch two way radio.

• Supervise the transportation of special needs students; ensure installation and operation of proper special needs equipment.

• Drive multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.

• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following DPS policy.

• Assist and secure students passengers during boarding and unloading, according to policies and procedures. Follow safety rules during bus operations at bus stops and school drop-off locations.

• Report incidents of suspected child abuse.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This is a safety-sensitive position within the DPS School District and mandatory position requirements include: a copy of current Driving Record at time of hire, clear CBI criminal/background investigation and compliance with Drug Free/Pre-hire and Random Drug testing conducted throughout duration of assignment.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in the transportation industry. One (1) year experience in a supervisory, leadership or management position in a transportation organization

• Experience working with collective bargaining units. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years. Commercial driver’s license (with PS2 endorsements) is required or able to be acquired within 6 months.

• Must meet insurability requirements of the Self Insurance Pool for driving a district vehicle Must pass Department of Transportation physical (DOT). Must be certified by Red Cross for CPR (within 90 days after employment).

• Ability to motivate and influence others.

• Ability to effectively lead a team.

• Ability to set goals, work independently and drive results

• Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner

• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others

• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information

• Knowledge of the locations and routes to all DPS facilities and other landmarks and streets in Denver.

• Maintain current knowledge of special needs equipment use and installation.

• Knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and related software preferred.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local student transportation laws and regulations.

• Ability to communicate with diverse student population.

• Ability to Work effectively with diverse staff at all levels, in all departments.

• Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly according to guidelines with consideration of safety and health of others.

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  

• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun