Director Of Transportation

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Job : 5830507

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration >
Transportation

Length of

Contract:

Twelve-month administrative contract

Salary Range: Commensurate with prior leadership experience and includes fringe benefits package.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation.

Title: Director of Transportation

Reports Directly To: Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent

Collaborates With: Contracted transportation provider, district and building administrators, families, students, Operations Department, Finance Department, Student Services, Special Education, Communications Department, Safety and Security staff, and other district leaders and staff

The Director of Transportation provides leadership, oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement support for the district’s student transportation services. This position serves as the district’s primary liaison with the contracted transportation provider and works closely with district leadership, school administrators, families, staff, and community partners to ensure safe, reliable, cost‑effective, and responsive transportation services.

The Director of Transportation is responsible for supporting the successful transition to and ongoing implementation of the district’s transportation services agreement. This includes monitoring vendor performance, reviewing route efficiency, supporting communication systems, addressing service concerns, analyzing transportation data, and identifying opportunities to improve student safety, operational effectiveness, customer service, and cost control.

The Director of Transportation is adept at the metrics of successful transportation enterprise, adaptive problem‑solving and is adept at sharing progress with all constituent groups in the district and community.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Successful leadership experience in transportation, school operations, logistics, public administration, business operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a school district or public‑sector setting preferred.
• Experience with contract management, vendor oversight, route analysis, operations, logistics, or transportation systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze systems, review data, solve problems, and make recommendations for improved efficiency and service.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with district leaders, vendors, school administrators, families, staff, and community partners.
• Knowledge of student transportation safety practices, compliance expectations, and operational procedures preferred.

• Student‑centered and safety‑focused.
• Collaborative and relationship‑oriented.
• Systems thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Able to balance service quality, efficiency, cost control, and customer service.
• Comfortable working through transition, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem‑solver who can support both daily operations and long‑term planning.

Transportation Leadership and Oversight

• Provide district‑level leadership and oversight for student transportation services.
• Serve as the district’s primary liaison with the contracted transportation provider.
• Support the successful implementation of transportation services during and after the transition to a new provider.
• Monitor transportation operations to ensure services are safe, dependable, efficient, and aligned with district expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the transportation provider to address operational issues, service concerns, staffing needs, communication challenges, and performance expectations.
• Support a culture of customer service, problem‑solving, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Vendor Partnership and Contract Management

• Build and maintain an effective working relationship with the district’s…