Course Syllabus
Rutgers Center for Government Studies Life Long Learning
WELCOME TO
School Transportation Supervisors
of
New Jersey
Certification Program
Management and Supervisory Skills
ST-7001-FA23-2
Instructor: Kristopher Soto
Dates: Thursdays, September 21 & 28; October 5, 12, 19, and 26; November 2, ***16 (Monday Class), and 30
Contact 732 768 5170 Preferred contact email: ksoto@jacksonsd.org
Course 1 - Management and Supervisory Skills
This course is the first course of an eight-course series for certification of School Transportation Supervisors of New Jersey.
The purpose of the course is to teach perspective School Transportation Supervisors basic management skills that are required to oversee the transportation functions in a New Jersey School District.
Students in this course will strengthen their knowledge and management skills by:
- Formulating Goals
- Considering Leadership Styles
- Developing Organizational Processes
- Best Practices for Hiring, Evaluating, and Disciplining Staff
- Staff Motivation and Team Building Techniques
- Building Internal and External Communication Networks
- Ensuring Compliance with Driver Certifications
Materials Required:
- Computer, Tablet, or ios device with internet access
- Download and Print the Student Manual
- Highlighter
- The course will meet on Webex
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