Director II - Transportation

Position Type:

Leading District Professional/Director

Date Posted:

12/19/2025

Location:

Wichita Bus Barn

Closing Date:

01/16/2026

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Director II - Transportation

Reports to:

Executive Director - Transportation

PC: 14023

Grade 405

239 Days

Salary: $97,569 - $117,552

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Purpose

Supports the Executive Director of Transportation by managing daily transportation operations, providing top-notch customer service, supervising personnel, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, overseeing fleet availability, coordinating communication among stakeholders, assisting with budgeting and reporting, and contributing to strategic planning and key performance indicators to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient student transportation services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operations

* Oversees the dispatch of buses for regular education and special education.

* Coordinates transportation for extracurricular and field trips.

* Monitors fleet availability and adjusts routes or staffing as needed.

* Manages GPS data, camera systems, and telematics to ensure all are functioning and used effectively.

* Communicates effectively with parents, administrators, and staff.

* Oversees optimization of bus routes through daily on-time performance metrics and GPS utilization.

* Analyzes ridership data to recommend route consolidation or expansion.

* Supports drivers with student behavior issues by providing guidance and intervention strategies.
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Promotes a positive work culture built on accountability, teamwork, and customer service.

* Ensures continuity of leadership and services during Executive Director's absence.

Communication and Customer Service

* Creates a positive and predictable school bus experience for students, parents, and school staff with safety and on-time performance being of paramount importance.

* Manages routes to be on-time and consistently following the planned schedule.

* Develops a culture of excellence where all interactions, whether with a student, parent, or school administrator, are conducted with patience, professionalism, and a people-first attitude.

* Ensures rigorous safety standards, well-maintained vehicles, and drivers trained to prioritize student safety above all else.

* Responds promptly and professionally to complaints, inquiries, and service concerns.

* Provides clear, accurate, and timely information about routes, delays, policy changes, and service disruptions.

* Conducts community outreach to improve public understanding of transportation procedures and safety.

Records, Reports, & Correspondence

* Assists in the implementation of procedures that maintain safety standards in compliance with state and federal laws and insurance regulations.

* Communicates effectively with parents, administrators, and staff.

* Communicates with campus and central office administrators concerning transportation bus routing matters such as potentially hazardous conditions, construction areas, and so forth.

* Works in collaboration with Transportation Managers for the operation of the department, and to address inquiries relating to parents, patrons, and school administrators on issues concerning transportation routing matters.

* Maintains preparedness for emergencies and crisis situations.

* Oversees the creation and management of the Bus Driver and Monitor manual.

* Maintains accurate records of inspections, accident reports, and compliance documentation.

Administrative Responsibilities

* Develops, reviews, and updates job descriptions for transportation personnel; oversees filling of vacancies in a timely manner; conducts interviews, and completes selection process; coordinates/facilitates onboarding and training of new hires among Transportation teams.

Safety

* Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.

* Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

* Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

* All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

* Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.

* Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.

* Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

* Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply…