Date of Posting: November 1, 2026

 

 

Position:  Transportation Supervisor

 

Classification:  Marple Newtown Administrative Association (MNAA)

 

Reports to:  Director of Human Resources

 

Location/Building: Transportation Department

 

 

Primary Function: Directly responsible for all aspects of the transportation program including student transportation, fleet operations, and vehicle maintenance for the operation of a safe and efficient school transportation system in accordance with school board policies and directives.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 

• Supervises the Department administrative team and managerial duties to ensure that transportation services are operating efficiently and safely.
• Supervise daily the safe and timely transportation to and from school and school activities, of district public and non-public students.
• Plan, develop, and maintain school bus routes and school bus stops using Transfinder Plus or other authorized methods.
• Assign public and non-public pupils to appropriate school buses.
• Assign drivers, aides, and substitutes to routes, and makes assignment changes as needed.
• Scheduling and assignment of all sports and field trips.
• Communicate routing and pupil assignment information to transportation staff, drivers, school personnel, and parents.
• Payroll responsibilities for transportation employees using authorized means or other assigned methods.
• Maintain computer files, forms, and maps concerning school bus routes.
• Work cooperatively with all school and Central Office staff to share student information and maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Coordinate on-going training programs and recertification for new and existing personnel.
• Review and communicate information between drivers and building principals relating to student discipline.
• Communicate with parents; schools; central office and; local, state, regional and federal authorities regarding transportation safety and operation matters.
• Communicate with bus drivers on matters concerning school bus routing/pupil assignments.
• Has a working understanding and knowledge of and oversees compliance with policies and safety requirement mandates.
• Perform on-the-road evaluations of school bus routes and bus stops to ensure safety and efficiency and investigate and recommend action in response to requests for changes in bus routes/pupil assignments.
• Responsible for workplace safety and accident prevention programs and; accident investigation and reporting, including notifying police, emergency personnel, administration, parents and insurance companies.
• Supervise and monitor maintenance and preventive maintenance program, fueling, repairs and availability of fleet.
• Recommends, evaluates and implements changes to improve the operation of the department as well as appropriate equipment, technology, safety and security, assistive devices for students to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• On call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Manages hiring and staffing in order to maintain a fully staffed department.
• Manages the interview process including but not limited to reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, recommending candidates, and managing reassignment(s) of drivers for all transportation related positions.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Manages staff development and training.
• Manages performance development and discipline for all assigned employees.
• Develops training/ cross training program in all transportation related areas.
• May operate vehicles (CDL license required).
• Remains current with recent developments relating to position.
• Performs all other duties as determined by the Director.

 

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED with three (3) years of driving experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience in the transportation industry, preferably school district experience and; valid CDL Training Certification and; knowledge of Transfinder Plus or other related system and; knowledge of PA Vehicle/Bus laws, federal laws and laws regarding drug and alcohol testing. Supervisory experience is also required. Strong computer skills are necessary: Microsoft 365, Word, Excel and Abode PDF.

 

 

Work Environment:

• The employee works primarily inside a climate-controlled facility.
• The position is classified as sedentary in nature as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Sedentary work is defined as exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for intermittent periods of time; typically required to bend at the waist, reach overhead and below the waist level on an occasional basis, and to reach at shoulder level on a regular basis.
• Extended periods of sitting.
• Extended periods of computer use.
• Routinely uses one or both hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation necessary for writing, accessing files and supplies and, operating a variety of general office equipment including telephone and copy machine.
• Visual acuity to read correspondence, computer screen.
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone, interview job candidates, conduct site meetings.
• The ability to perform documentation and paperwork, and process written information is also required.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly communicate with staff and others over the telephone and face-to-face.
• Functions at a high level and must possess the judgment, confidentiality and maturity required for making decisions that affect large numbers of staff, students and their families. The nature of the job requires dealing with sensitive and confidential information as well as broad-based information.
• May be required to work independently or to work as a team with frequent interruptions, under stressful conditions when dealing with difficult issues involving students, staff, parents and others.
• May be required to work on non-district school days.

  

Terms of Employment: In accordance with the MNAA Agreement

 

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

 

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) 

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114)

School Health Record - includes physical & TB test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

 

 

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.