Director of Student Transportation, Operations, and Logistics

Location: La Joya

Job Title:

Director of Student Transportation, Operations, and Logistics

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Chief of Operations and Infrastructure Pay Grade: AM-7

Dept./School:
Transportation Initiated Date:
July 2026

WHO WE ARE

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district's vision - Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students.

Our work is rooted in three (3) Operational governing levers which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the school district and community.

* Culture of Accountability

* Equity by design

* Destination District for staff and Students

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high-quality, best-fit school as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-driven leader to serve as the Director of Student Transportation, Operations, and Logistics. This individual will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the district's transportation logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of students while supporting the district's mission of providing exceptional educational opportunities.

The Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, routing, fleet utilization, and overseeing all logistical operations of the Transportation Department. This role provides executive oversight for the implementation, administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the district's Transfinder transportation management system and all associated modules, including Stopfinder, Infofinder i, Wayfinder, and Tripfinder, ensuring these systems are fully leveraged to enhance routing efficiency, communication with families, field operations, trip management, and overall transportation performance.

The Director ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and district regulations while promoting operational excellence through innovation, continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and exceptional customer service. This position is responsible for establishing best practices, monitoring key performance indicators, utilizing transportation analytics, and implementing technology-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency, student safety, and service reliability.

This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, organizational expertise, and the ability to manage complex transportation systems that serve the needs of students, campuses, and district programs. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with district leadership, campus administrators, transportation personnel, parents, regulatory agencies, Transfinder representatives, and community partners to develop innovative transportation solutions that maximize safety, service quality, routing efficiency, fleet utilization, and operational effectiveness.

We are looking for a leader who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to student safety. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with the ability to optimize routing and resource utilization; oversee and continuously improve the district's use of Transfinder and its integrated modules (Stopfinder, Infofinder i, Wayfinder, and Tripfinder); leverage transportation technology, GPS systems, and performance data to support informed decision-making;

lead organizational change; and cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the Transportation Department. The Director must possess outstanding communication and relationship-building skills and be committed to delivering high-quality, technology-driven transportation services that positively support student success and district operations.

WHY LA JOYA ISD

You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to the highest-quality, research-based resources and instructional materials. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of where we need to grow and learn.

Education/Certification

Qualifications:

Required

* Bachelor's degree Public Administration, Logistics, Educational Administration, or a related field.

* Valid Texas Driver License with an acceptable driving record.

* Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Texas Department of Transportation…