ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION - 48008200

Requisition No: 856523 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION - 48008200

 Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008200 

Salary:  $51,121.29 - $58,621.29 

Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Assistant Director of Transportation - Board of Trustees

Position Number 48008200

Department: Transportation

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind day bus operation including, but not limited to, bus routing system, overall mainstream and vocational work study, coordination of field trips and management of dispatch office and motor pool assignments.

• Supervises staff consisting of 11 Bus Operators and 12 Chaperones, interviews, screens new driver/chaperone personnel; monitors and evaluates employees. Counsel’s employees on procedures and follow up on disciplinary actions, if necessary; reviews job performance and completes evaluations.  Authority to suspend, discharge, or discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions; hire, promote, assign, and reward. Ensures that drivers have required physical and monitors reflex test, certification, and required training.
• Directs the dispatch function and assigns both FTE and OPS Drivers and Chaperones to day bus routes; oversees and approves schedule that is maintained by Dispatcher. Provides scheduling and staff assignments to SHOW Program as needed.
• Assist the Director of Transportation with the management of all phases of the Transportation Department. Assist with the long-range planning, organization, and coordination of administrative student/staff services. Assist with establishing quality assurance programs to measure compliance with departmental goals and plans. Assist with leadership and direction to employees through in-service training, performance reviews, and writing position descriptions. Assist with interviews and selection of applicants for positions within the department. Assist with work assignments as necessary. Assist with the students Home on Weekend Program.
• Directs and supervises training of new and returning personnel. Plan workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization for employees. Keeps abreast of training techniques. Represents Director in meetings, conducts transportation business in absence of the Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job;
• Knowledge of computer operation;
• Knowledge of people skills including team communication and problem-solving;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to set performance standards;
• Knowledge of automotive parts and supplies; 
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of vehicle repair work;
• Knowledge of FSDB and State Purchasing policies and procedures;
• Knowledge on monitoring techniques;
• Skills and ability to communicate effectively with the business community in person and by phone;
• Skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to inspect work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to accurately maintain records and reports;
• Ability to inspect equipment for adherence to safety standards;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to maintain a Valid State of Florida Driver's License and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy;
• Ability to obtain/maintain a valid Class B, CDL Florida License with Passenger, Air Brake and School Bus Endorsements;

• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPI and CPR;
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field or a high school diploma and professional experience in the applicable area of responsibility may be substituted at the rate of two years equivalent to one year of college.
• Preferred: Three years professional experience in related field.
• Additional requirements mandated by state/federal law and position responsibilities.

Sign Language Requirements:

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain Intermediate proficiency in sign language within four years of hire.

Please note: FSDB provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range: 12 month position: $51,121.29 - $58,621.29 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

*Base $51,121.29

Associate’s degree addl $1500.00

Bachelor’s degree addl $3000.00

Master’s degree addl $4500.00

Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) addl $150.00 per year

Schedule: Monday – Friday; Hours may vary; (at least 80 hrs biweekly)

Vision:

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission:

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values:

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.

• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

How You Will Grow:

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation.  Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level. FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

TO APPLY: 

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School.  Apply today!

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.