Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation

Lynchburg City Schools TRANSPORTATION - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Re-Posted:
  Feb 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Director of Transportation

Department:
Transportation

Salary Grade: ADM Schedule 9

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Site/

Location:

Transportation

Reports to:

Chief Operating Officer

Date: 02/17/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, provides leadership and support for designing and implementing an effective transportation plan for pupils in regular programs and special and alternative education; assures that all vehicles owned by the Board of Education are properly maintained; is responsible for the training and supervision of bus operators and attendants; is the direct supervisor and evaluator for all transportation department staff; collaborates with school administrators and district level administration on the continued improvements necessary for an effective operation.

• Provides leadership for a customer-focused operation that ensures students, staff, and families' needs are acknowledged and approached with a positive and solution-oriented focus.
• In cooperation with Human Resources, recruits, trains, and supervises all transportation personnel, and makes recommendations on their employment, transfer, promotion, discipline, and release.
• Evaluates personnel in accordance with Lynchburg City Schools policies and guidelines.
• Oversees the preparation, implementation, and regular review of efficient bus schedules, load capacities, and on-time performance for all schools and students.
• Develops, administers, and maintains a transportation program to meet all requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities up to and including on-time performance for arrivals and departures for Pre-K, elementary, secondary, private-day placements, and alternative education settings.
• Collaborates with school principals, administration, and other responsible parties for planning of special school trips such as field trips and athletic events.
• Conforms to all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation and provides timely reports to all required local and state agencies.
• Serves as an active member of the Inclement Weather Team that assesses road conditions in order to determine recommendations for school closures and delays.
• Acts as liaison and responds promptly, appropriately, and positively to stakeholder feedback with the intent of providing solutions and/or clarity to the reported issues.
• Advises on specifications of school buses and transportation department vehicles that are purchased by the School Board.
• Tracks, maintains, and updates the transportation department fleet in accordance with the needs of Lynchburg City Schools within state guidelines.
• Maintains safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventive safety.
• Ensures the appropriate use of all Lynchburg City Schools transportation department vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains an annual operating budget for the department.
• Assists in the preparation of correspondence, School Board reports, and other written or spoken responses as needed.
• Provides in-service workshops, training, staff meetings, and professional development specifically designed to strengthen staff competencies, team culture, and professional knowledge.
• Keeps abreast of local, state, and national developments in order to effect changes in operations as necessitated by current changes in local, state, or federal business.
• Keeps knowledgeable regarding ongoing and new program development. Reviews recent literature and research studies and reports. Evaluates findings and suggests changes or modifications to improve existing programs.
• Provides additional support with driver coverage as applicable.
• Organizes, implements, and assists with CDL training courses.
• Creates, updates, and implements a handbook that contains necessary standard operating procedures, department expectations, norms, best practices, and professional requirements.
• Collaborates with LCS administration and school-level administrators by providing timely updates, video surveillance, and accident reports.
• Uses foresight to plan and restructure transportation systems to ensure safe and timely transport.
• Readjusts plans and demonstrates flexibility in order to continue an efficient and safe operation.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff to ensure safe and efficient use of the transportation fleet.
• Maintains and oversees all financial aspects of the transportation department such as the annual budget process, payroll, and fuel and maintenance costs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or designee.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural…