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Transportation Supervisor

Job Description

Position Type:  This is a full-time, salaried (overtime-exempt) supervisory position with full benefits. It reports to the Director of Facilities with additional oversight by the Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO). 

Work Hours: It is our expectation that the Transportation Supervisor will be on campus when the Transportation Program begins operations, which is at 5:00 AM on days when school is in session. As a salaried, supervisory (overtime-exempt) position, the end of this position’s workday is dynamic (based on the program's operational needs). Still, it is typically expected to be by 3:00 PM on days when school is in session. 

Subject Matter: Transportation Program Supervision & Coordination, School Activity & Shuttle Bus Operations. US DOT Regulations & Safe Operating Standards. DC, MD, and VA Motor Vehicle and Roadway Laws.

Projected Salary Range (per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023): $70,000 - 90,000.00

Position Description: The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our employees, all of whom are considered “faculty,” are required to embody the mission of the school – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with colleagues.

A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are also important, as Field faculty in leadership regularly work with teachers, student-support teams, department chairs, and academic/departmental leadership to ensure that all of our students are being supported and challenged by our mission. 

At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their school – when they are seen and valued by their faculty, peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness. 

Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world we have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core, teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school we are not independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and expected to shepherd the values of the school.

Specifically, the Transportation Supervisor is charged with: 

• Leading the Transportation Department comprising approximately 8-10 full and part-time bus operators (drivers).

• Maintaining compliance with all DOT & DC regulations and best-practices.

• Maintaining all required documentation for the Transportation Department, for both drivers and buses.

• Regular inspection, maintenance (in partnerships with a mechanical vendor) and fueling of the School’s fleet of buses and related equipment.

• Recruiting and retaining a high-quality department of bus operators.

• Manages an annual departmental budget.

• Serves as a leader of and advocate for the Transportation Department and the transportation program needs within the school’s community.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the ongoing training & evaluation of the driver team.

• Ongoing review and certification of valid driver CDLs and Medical Cards.

• Maintains the Field School Driver Handbook and related documents and resources. 

• Implementation and maintenance of the on-board bus GPS and Video Recording systems and related software.

• Master Scheduling (drivers, shuttle routes & stops, athletics, field-trip and other activity runs)

• Reviewing and approving driver time-sheets.

• Strategically activating the third-party transportation company to meet the transportation needs of the school, as needed due to fleet limitations and driver availability.

•  High quality and efficient communication with Internal (colleagues) and external (parents) community members around transportation issues (signing up for shuttle use, issues with scheduling, and delays, etc.)

• Investigates, documents, and implements process/policy improvements after accidents, incidents or complaints related to transportation. 

• Collaborates with other constituencies (COFO, Facilities, Athletics, Academic Program, Front Office, IT, Business Office, Head of School, Parents, Students, etc.) 

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or related professional experience.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus & Air Brake Endorsements.
• 2+ Years past experience in a transportation leadership role.
• Past experience managing leading a team and department.
• Budget and expense management experience with a demonstrated track record of increasing departmental revenue and reducing expenses.
• Possesses a can-do, customer service & satisfaction-centric attitude.
• Professional, efficient communicator (verbal and written).
• All Field Faculty are required to be fully (per CDC & DC Health Dept. guidelines) vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19, or possess a valid medical or personal exemption from vaccination. 

Work Environment: All Faculty may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, this role is required to maintain a professional, shared work environment. While on campus, classes and other activities may be operating either in person or in a distributed setting. All faculty are expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the setting. The Transportation Supervisor may also be asked to drive buses (with a valid CDL) as needed for operational reasons.  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, all faculty are regularly required to talk and hear. This position, while primarily desk & office-based, is often active. It requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, including stairs, and occasional moving/rearranging of furniture, equipment, and other heavy, bulky items. When driving the school’s motor vehicle fleet, prolonged sitting with fine motor movement is required of the head, neck, arms, legs, hands, and feet. A valid DOT Medical Card is needed to maintain an active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Travel: Regular overnight travel is not expected in this position. 

About The Field School: Located in Washington, DC, The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of structured academic excellence and individual expression in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. For more than 50 years, Field has been a space where students: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.

Contact: Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to HR@fieldschool.org and to visit www.fieldschool.org for additional information about our school community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon request.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned 

at any time with or without notice.

The School requires full immunization (initial vaccination and all recommended booster shots) against COVID-19 subject to applicable medical exemptions under state and federal law. If an exemption is requested, the School will determine whether reasonable accommodations are available 

in accordance with applicable law.

The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The school does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by 

Federal or District of Columbia law.

D.C. Pay Transparency Law 

On Jan. 12, 2024, the District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act) into law. The Act requires Washington, D.C. employers to disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions starting June 30, 2024. 

Requirements of the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law: 

The Act applies to employers of any size and requires that public job listings and positions advertised include the minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay for the job that the employer believes in good faith at the time of posting. Internal announcements concerning promotion and transfer opportunities must also include the salary range or hourly pay. Furthermore, information about the existence of healthcare benefits associated with the position must be disclosed to the applicant prior to the first interview.  

Employers are prohibited from screening or discriminating against applicants based on their salary history or inquiring about wage history from the candidate or their former employer. In addition, employers may not retaliate against employees who discuss their compensation, which is defined as “all forms of monetary and nonmonetary benefits an employer provides or promises to provide an employee in exchange for the employee’s services to the employer.” 

Posting Requirement: 

Employers are required to display a notice in the workplace that informs employees of their rights under the Act. 

Disclosure of Healthcare Benefits Availability to all Full-Time Employees: 

The Field School offers a comprehensive set of employment-based benefits to full-time employees of the School. 

Eligibility begins on day one (1) of full-time employment which is defined by the School’s benefit plan as those employees who work at least 30 hours per week on an average weekly basis, consistently throughout the year. 

Healthcare Benefits including a choice of Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, and a Vision Plan, are included in the current benefits plan offerings. 

The School reserves the right to amend or cancel the current benefit plan offerings, at any time, with or without prior notice. 

New full-time employees to the School will have thirty (30) calendar days from the start of their employment to enroll in or decline all benefits, including these Healthcare Benefit offerings. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, regardless of when the enrollment takes place, provided it is complete within the first 30-day enrollment eligibility window.

About The Field School

For 50 years, The Field School has provided a student-centered education focusing on the whole child. At Field, we create a comfortable, nurturing learning environment where students can take social, emotional, and academic risks. Foundationally, a Field education puts the teacher-student relationship at the center of all classroom learning. Each child is seen, known, and heard by faculty, staff, and peers. Students are valued for their strengths and supported through their struggles. They are encouraged to challenge themselves while our teachers, who serve as mentors and coaches, inspire students to reach beyond what they believe are their limitations and see the opportunities. Our exemplary teaching staff provides the appropriate scaffolding to ensure that students are building the skills they need to be successful not just here at school but in the world beyond. Classroom pedagogy follows best practices and is research-driven. Faculty works collaboratively and engages in ongoing professional development to hone their teaching practice. Field teachers are lifelong learners and share their passion for their discipline through project- and inquiry-based study. Our student...s are innovators, problem solvers, and creators, often described as articulate, entrepreneurial, and kind. At Field, we encourage critical thinking and doing beyond the traditional methodology of schooling, beyond the content of a particular course, and beyond the walls of our campus. We believe that mistakes, trial, and error, are all a part of the learning process and that adolescence is a developmental time to be treasured and valued. School should be joyous, and at Field-- it truly is.

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