Mgr.Transportation Ex Ed

Job Title

Review EXED transportation requests and work collaboratively with Transportation Routing to assign students to appropriate buses. Works directly with the Customer Service Representatives and Family Information Center to address Special Needs Students' Family Concerns. Serves as a liaison between the Transportation Department and Exceptional Education Department to coordinate transportation services for students with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) while ensuring all eligible students receive transportation services in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures.

Job Description

Directly manage approximately 3 Transportation Supervisors, while indirectly supervising approximately 150 Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors. Coordinates transportation needs between the Transportation Department and the Department of Exceptional Education, for daily route service and midday routes. Investigate complaints and allegations related to sexual harassment and bullying (Code Red). Review transportation requests, bus rosters and complete bus driver's assignments. Collect Data, Monitor Transportation Schedules, and Ensure Student Bus Routes are effective, efficient, and adhere to safety regulations while working with Transportation Supervisors to ensure arrivals and departures for all routes are on time. Recommend changes to exceptional education routes and schedules as needed. Coordinate with Supervisors any needs for Drivers' Buses or Route Changes. Coordinate requests for bus drivers in need of a Bus monitor. Manage State Required School Bus Driver Safety Concern Line reports within MNPS expectations and guidelines. Manages employee corrective actions, and make recommendations to the Director of Transportation, according to the MNPS Employee Relations Support Employee Play Book. Evaluate and Review employee performance reports annually for Direct Reports, Drivers and Monitors. Collaborate with leadership team to develop professional training programs for Bus Drivers and Support Staff, focusing on Safety and Customer Service Excellence by preparing PowerPoint and other audio/visual and hands on activities. Evaluate, recommend, purchase and maintain supplies of safety and restraint equipment required for special need student transportation. Manages transportation in alternative vehicles via contract services. Knowledgeable on Local, State, and Federal Transportation Regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. Responsible for Extra Programs assigned, to include, but not limited to Evening Routes, Saturday School Routes, Field Trips, to include, but not limited to, billing and payroll processes. Serves as a member of the District Snow Patrol team.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

Experience with student transportation Preferred

Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate should also possess strong management and collaboration skills, exemplary written and oral communication skills, detailed oriented and a solid working knowledge of the IEP process and transportation. Knowledge of school bus operation principles and techniques. Excellent interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills. Ability to courteously deal with the public and other school and governmental officials. Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and confidence. Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of other employees.

About Us

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation. Our Vision Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. Our Mission We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. Our Core Values Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Info

Job Identification 4016 Job Category Transportation Services Posting Date 05/27/2026, 04:20 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations MNPS Transportation Minimum Salary 102,374.78 Targeted Start Date 07/01/2026 Job Class Support Tier All Tiers MNPS Work Schedule 12 Month