Transportation Director

Transportation Director

Terms of employment: 12 month position. Salary range - $50,000 - $65,000. Actual contract amount will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description:

The Transportation Director is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of the district's transportation program. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of students while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements preferred
• Experience in school transportation operations and supervision preferred
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, routing software, and fleet management
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound decisions

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise all district transportation services
• Develop and maintain bus routes and schedules
• Coordinate transportation for regular education, special education, extracurricular activities, and field trips
• Monitor daily transportation operations to ensure safety and efficiency
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate bus drivers and transportation staff
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Conduct safety meetings and ongoing professional development
• Ensure drivers maintain required certifications and licenses
• Ensure compliance with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) transportation regulations and other applicable laws
• Maintain transportation records, reports, and documentation
• Investigate accidents, complaints, and disciplinary issues
• Implement and monitor transportation safety procedures and emergency plans
• Maintain transportation records, reports, and state reimbursement documentation
• Present transportation updates and recommendations to district administration as requested
• Address transportation concerns in a professional and timely manner
• Promote positive relationships between the transportation department and district stakeholders

Terms of employment:
Twelve-month. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Evaluation:
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy of Evaluation of Professional Personnel. District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.