Supervisor, Transportation Regular Education 2026-2027

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Qualifications:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to use personal computer

Ability to effectively direct, manage and lead personnel

Ability to read, understand and interpret documents including District policies, department guidelines and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws

Ability to professionally communicate in both verbal and written formats

Demonstrated excellence in providing exceptional customer service

Ability to pass alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Must maintain bus driver certification

Ability to safely operate a school bus

Proven effective organizational, communication, and analysis skills required

Two (2) years' experience as a school bus driver

Two (2) years' supervisory experience preferred

One (1) year transportation routing experience in a public school setting preferred

Ability to speak, read and understand the English language

Terms of Employment:

244 days

Salary/Paygrade:

$47,730 (BA-1) Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

Essential Functions:

Supervise, manage, and lead assigned center employees, including daily communication, and support to employees throughout the center, in the bus stalls, and in vehicles

Directly responsible for the success and efficiency of assigned routes, field trips, and other transportation requests for the assigned center, including test driving routes as necessary

Visit assigned campuses and loading zones on a weekly basis to ensure effective communication with campus personnel

Offer support to drivers who need assistance with student management practices through conversations, meetings and trainings, role modeling and deescalating situations on routes, and communication with campuses and parents in a timely manner

Assist with the investigation process and make recommendations to the center area director including, but not limited to, employee issues and concerns, route and field trip matters, and any other operational matters

Ensure transportation program responsibilities are completed on a daily basis, including student management, and field trips, student management system, call system

Make recommendations for employment of assigned personnel

Effective and frequent communication with the Transportation Department's routing division to ensure route modifications and updates are completed in a timely manner

Interview driver and attendant applicants, make recommendations for hire, and ensure the onboarding process is completed for every assigned employee

Effective and frequent communication with staff, parents, students, school personnel and the community regarding bus routes using district provided programs, including communication and routing software, e-mail, and phone calls

Conduct annual evaluations on all assigned center employees

Administer written reprimands to assigned center employees as required in a timely manner.

Support the center area director and transportation human resources in employee meetings that require further investigation and/or redirection

Assist with the center field trip process

Investigate employee field trip infractions and document and manage field trip infractions with the employee

Assist center dispatchers to ensure efficient and effective coverage for all daily student transportation needs

Assist the center area director in ensuring all key performance indicators and data metrics are being tracked and analyzed in an effective manner

Work collaboratively and professionally with department personnel and district personnel, parents and the community to provide a positive customer service experience at all times

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required

Ensure all assigned center employees complete required trainings and maintain required certifications

Attend and actively participate in meetings, trainings, and in-services as required

Assist the area director in supporting all center, department and district initiatives

Confidentiality of information

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

Serve as a bus driver as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of bus drivers and attendants.

Equipment Used:

School bus, communication equipment, computer, standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Continual sitting, reaching, standing, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outdoors and indoors. Moderate exposure to noise, extreme temperatures, and vehicle fumes. Frequent prolonged and irregular work hours (some nights and weekends as required).

Deadline to Apply:

Until filled. Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.