Transportation Supervisor

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for directing the daily transportation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable student transportation. This position requires expertise in driver and bus assistant supervision, student management, compliance, and emergency response while fostering positive relationships with staff, schools, and families.

• Oversees daily operations of bus drivers and bus assistants, including scheduling, coordination, performance, and evaluation.
• Evaluates bus drivers and bus assistants in coordination with the Assistant Director to apply objective evaluation criteria to assess each driver and bus assistant's overall performance during their probationary period and annually.
• Exercises independent judgment to assess and resolve unanticipated operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to transportation services while maintaining safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Serves as primary liaison between schools, bus drivers, and bus assistants, fostering collaboration and addressing concerns proactively to create a cohesive approach to student transportation.
• Investigates student misconduct on school buses; administers student discipline according to district policy and procedures; coordinates with drivers, building administrators, parents/guardians, and students to resolve misconduct issues.
• Advocates and promotes the importance of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports); plans and implements workshops and trainings for drivers and bus assistants for PBIS.
• Provides input and recommendations regarding District transportation services.
• Coordinates responses to emergency transportation situations and vehicle problems and malfunctions ensuring minimal disruption to service.
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations with parents, schools, and departments; coordinates with transportation department staff, schools, and public to resolve concerns.
• Coordinates and assists with accident and collision investigations; prepares accident reports; and coordinates with law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Ensures driver and operational compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations; assists in the administering of the drug testing program and other DOT driver qualifications.
• Coordinates and assists with the Driver Safety Program, School Bus Driver Authorization Training, and Driver Training Program.
• Assists in recruitment, hiring, and evaluation processes to maintain a high-performing transportation team.
• Administers the collective bargaining agreement; assists with or conducts investigations regarding alleged misconduct; may assist with grievances and other contract disputes.
• Maintains and secures transportation-related data; maintains and secures confidential records; maintains transportation database; prepares reports as requested and/or required.
• Represents the district on various internal and external committees as appropriate or assigned.
• Maintains constructive, proactive relationships with students, parents, and district staff, fostering collaborative communication and resolving concerns efficiently.
• Conducts inclement weather road inspections to assess transportation safety.
• Uses technology for planning, managing, communication, presentations, training and workshops.
• Attends staff and other professional meetings as may be assigned or necessary.
• Serves on District leadership teams; works collaboratively with leadership teams and other interdepartmental teams; provides reports and/or data as requested.
• May be required to drive a school bus as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in school district transportation operations or related field, with at least three (3) years experience in a supervisory or training capacity.
• Certificate of Completion of the OSPI/CWU Pupil Transportation Management Program or be currently enrolled in the program.
• Allowed Substitutions:
  Such alternative to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Demonstrated strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of P-12 and special education pupil transportation laws, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of PBIS and/or other proven student management programs.
• Knowledge of industry-accepted procedures for accident investigation.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with labor relations principles, employment law, and collective bargaining agreements while analyzing relevant policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Skill in public speaking, employee training, and delivering presentations to…