Director of Transportation

$90.99k - $128.26k

Region:
18
School District/Employer:
District Category/Employer:
,
Position:
Director,
Assignment Level:
Area
Transportation
Job Title:
Director of Transportation
School:
Ector County ISD
Campus Description:
Date Posted:
10/1/2026
Deadline:
Until Filled
Openings:
1
Commitment:
Full Time
Description/Notes:
Primary Purpose: Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all
district transportation services to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and
equitable transportation of eligible students while supporting the
instructional mission of the district. Collaborate with campus
administrators, special education, student services, athletics, fine arts,
career and technical education, operations, and other departments to
provide transportation services that enhance student success, safety, and
access to educational opportunities.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Strategic Leadership
Provide executive leadership for all transportation services.
Develop a long-range strategic transportation plan.
Establish measurable KPIs for safety, on-time performance, fleet reliability,
customer service, driver retention, routing efficiency, and compliance.
Use operational data to drive continuous improvement.
Serve on the district leadership team.
Transportation Operations
Direct safe and efficient transportation operations.
Oversee routing, scheduling, transfers, extracurricular transportation, and
future planning.
Coordinate transportation for Special Education, McKinney-Vento, CTE,
Athletics, Fine Arts, and summer programs.
Respond to after-hours emergencies.
Instructional Support & Campus Collaboration
Partner with instructional departments and campus administrators.
Maintain regular communication with campuses regarding routing, safety, and
discipline.
Support attendance initiatives by reducing transportation barriers.
Special Education Leadership
Implement transportation accommodations identified in IEPs.
Attend ARD meetings when appropriate.
Coordinate transportation for medically fragile students.
Provide specialized staff training related to disabilities, adaptive equipment,
and emergency evacuation.
Student Management
Work collaboratively with campuses and Student Services on discipline.
Recommend suspension of transportation privileges in accordance with
district policy.
Analyze discipline trends and develop proactive interventions.
Fleet, Safety & Compliance
Oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, fuel, inventory, and fleet
replacement.
Develop a comprehensive safety program.
Investigate accidents and incidents.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Budget, Purchasing & Grants
Develop and manage the transportation budget.
Oversee procurement of buses, technology, equipment, and contracts.
Identify and pursue grant opportunities.
Technology & Innovation
Lead implementation of BusRight, Fleetio, GPS, routing, and parent
communication systems.
Evaluate new technologies and innovative transportation practices.
Communication & Community Relations
Present reports to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
Build relationships with municipalities, law enforcement, vendors, ESCs, and
community organizations.
Promote excellent customer service and transparency.
Staff Development
Recruit, mentor, and retain employees.
Develop succession plans.
Provide ongoing professional development.
Emergency Management & Risk
Support district emergency planning.
Coordinate transportation during disasters and severe weather.
Identify and reduce operational risk and liability.
Other Duties
Operate district vehicles when necessary.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Operations.
Leadership Competencies
Visionary Leadership
Strategic Planning
Fiscal Stewardship
Collaborative Decision-Making
Data-Informed Decision-Making
Instructional Support
Exceptional Communication
Crisis Leadership
Customer Service Excellence
Integrity
Continuous Improvement
Relationship Building
Employee Development
Change Management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Transportation Supervisors
Routing & Dispatch Staff
Mechanics
Drivers
Bus Monitors
Trainers
Clerical Staff
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent district-wide and statewide
travel. Emergency response responsibilities and outdoor work in varying weather
conditions.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties
that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and
attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities. Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Certification (TAPT) preferred.
ASE School Bus Certification preferred.
Texas School Bus Driver Certification preferred
Salary Range:
Salary Range $90,986.00 to $128,260.00
Benefits:
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