Transportation Director

Position Title: Transportation Director - Part time (25 hrs. per week)

Location: Unit Office/Bus Garage

Reports to: Superintendent

Base Salary: $30,000

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Revised Date: October 13, 2026

SUMMARY
The Transportation Director oversees the district's transportation operations, including bus routes, driver supervision, and regulatory compliance, to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable student transportation.

DUTIES

1. Conforms with all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation and personnel qualifications.
2. Recruits, trains, and supervises all transportation personnel, and makes recommendations on their employment, promotion, and release.
3. Prepares and updates bus routes for all public and non-public schools in the district.
4. Oversees scheduling and coverage by coordinating with administration, drivers, and substitutes for regular routes and extracurricular trips.
5. Collaborates with the Special Education Coordinator as needed to ensure special needs are met during the transportation process.
6. Advises Superintendent on road hazards for decision on school closing during inclement weather.
7. Helps prepare and administer the transportation budget.
8. Oversees all purchasing contracts and maintains accurate inventory records for department supplies.
9. Approves and forwards transportation service invoices to the accounting department.
10. Approves all timesheets and submits them to the payroll department by the established deadlines.
11. Collects, reviews and files all inspection reports monthly.
12. Maintains communication with the District Mechanic regarding the bus inspections, maintenance, tests as well as emergencies that arise.
13. Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests.
14. Develops recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs.
15. Collects and updates the spreadsheets for each individual bus mileage and fuel usage monthly.
16. Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings.
17. Provides monthly reports to the Board of Education and attends meetings as requested.
18. Performs other duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Must possess a valid drivers license, a good driving record, and a current ISBE driving permit.
3. Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Supervisor Training.
4. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and students.
5. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
6. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
7. General knowledge of school buses and related equipment required.
8. Experience working with daily logs, inspection reports, and accident reports.
9. Abilities in interviewing, employing, and evaluating transportation personnel.

SCHEDULING

The normal working hours will vary by demands of the job, Monday through Friday. The schedule is subject to change with district demands.