SUPERVISOR, TRANSPORTATION

Job Title

Maintains the day-to-day operations of the Routing and Athletic/Excursions teams for all of the transportation department.

Job Description

Applications will be received until July 13, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job: Maintains the day-to-day operations of the Routing and Athletic/Excursions teams for all of the transportation department. Ensures procedures in accordance with Federal, State, local laws and regulations (e.g. Colorado Department of Education (CDE)); Denver Public Schools (DPS) training, policies and procedures; and safety rules and regulations. This is a working supervisory position where bus driving may be required. Note: This is a safety-sensitive position within the DPS School District and mandatory position requirements include: a copy of current Driving Record at time of hire, clear CBI criminal/background investigation and compliance with Drug Free/Pre-hire and Random Drug testing conducted throughout duration of assignment.

What DPS Offers You

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• Salary range: $75,457.00 - $90,548.00 annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

What You'll Do

• Schedules day-to-day operations of the Routing and Athletics/Excursions teams in accordance with District policy.
• Evaluates DPS transportation services and ensures consistency with School Board policy; reviews and follows Federal, State and Local rules and regulations and procedures applicable to passenger transportation
• Acts a liaison for contracted vendors of student transportation
• Establishes KPIs with Routing Manager and communicates KPI results and adjusts router/coordinator assignments as needed; conducts route reviews for the entire team
• Maintains and schedules software backups and schedules software systems maintenance
• Monitors and track submitted forms (e.g., 1066, Trip Requests..) to ensure completion and accuracy
• Adjusts daily schedule and work assignments to ensure transportation services are not delayed or interrupted
• Prepares and conducts new employee briefings; trains and coaches new routing team members in a variety of areas and provide feedback on performance
• Communicates safety and related information, including the enforcement of the controlled substance testing program; communicates with school personnel, parents or guardians of students regarding route and safety concerns
• Follows safety rules during bus operations (e.g., loading, unloading and street crossing) at bus stops and school drop-off locations; manages passenger and student behavior using student management skills to ensure safety
• Reports incidents of suspected child abuse as well as incidents of reasonable suspicion
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Three years experience in the transportation industry or related industry
• One year experience in a supervisory, leadership or management position in a transportation organization
• Commercial driver's license (with PS2 endorsements) is required or able to be acquired within 6 months. Must meet insurability requirements of the Self Insurance Pool for driving a district vehicle. Must pass Department of Transportation physical (DOT). Must be certified by Red Cross for CPR (within 90 days after employment).
• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local student transportation laws and regulations
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• Ability to set goals, work independently and drive results
• Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Ability to communicate with diverse student population and work effectively with diverse staff at all levels, in all departments
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Knowledge of special needs equipment use and installation
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly according to guidelines with consideration of safety and health of others.
• Knowledge of the locations and routes to all DPS facilities and other landmarks and streets in Denver
• Knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and related software desired
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.