Assistant Director of Transportation Interim

TRANSPORTATION; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District seeks an Assistant Director of Transportation (Interim) to support the Director in administering school transportation operations in Midland, Texas. Role involves supervising drivers, planning routes, ensuring safety compliance, and managing department activities according to district policies.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with Administrative Management focus, CDL Class A/B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement, and School Bus Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with emphasis in Administrative Management.
• Three years supervisory experience in student operations.
• Texas CDL Class A or B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.
• Texas School Bus Driver Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise driver acquisition and assignments, and drive recruitment programs.
• Oversee bus routing, drug and alcohol testing, and driver evaluation.
• Support department budget development and ensure fiscal compliance.
• Direct and manage school bus fleet maintenance and coach bus operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Transportation software

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDL Class A/B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

Texas School Bus Driver Certification

Job description

Assistant Director of Transportation Interim

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This job is also posted in Midland Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5932132

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Exempt Status Exempt

No. of Days According to district approved calendar

Department Transportation

Reports to Director of Transportation

Supervises

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience with an emphasis in Administrative Management

Experience

• Possesses three years supervisory experience in student operations
• Texas Commercial Drivers License – Class A or B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
• Texas School Bus Driver Certification

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE Assists the Director of Transportation in the administration of the school transportation operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Personnel Management

1. 1. Supervise and manage driver acquisition training and assignments.
2. 2. Supervise driver recruiting, training and assignment programs.
3. 3. Supervise regular and special needs bus routing.
4. 4. Supervise the drug and alcohol district testing program.
5. 5. Supervise the selection, hiring, assignment and evaluation of school bus drivers.
6. 6. Provide Recommendations regarding personnel matters, route and service center management.
7. 7. Promote an organizational climate resulting in positive staff morale.

School/Organization Climate

1. 8. Function as liaison to community, campus and district programs.
2. 9. Serve as liaison in maintaining good report with students, parents, campuses and community.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

1. 10. Provide support to develop and manage department budget.
2. 11. Ensure department complies with fiscal management and budget regulations guidelines.
3. 12. Provide supervisory authority over operational and financial functions of the Transportation Department.
4. 13. Comply and maintain MISD and Texas State Education Agency Transportation Reports.
5. 14. Direct and manage school bus fleet maintenance operations.
6. 15. Manage coach bus fleet, maintenance and operations.
7. 16. Ensure all facilities and fleet equipment is kept in good repair.

Student Management

1. 17. Supervise the department’s student management.
2. 18. Comply with local, state and federal regulations in regard to student transportation operations.
3. 19. Ensure student transportation routes and schedules comply with district policy.

Professional Growth and Development

1. 9. Supervise the department safety and training program.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses excellent human relations and personnel management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Display strong computer skills in transportation management programs

EQUIPMENT USED

• TELEPHONE
• COMPUTER AND PRINTER
• CALCULATOR
• COPY MACHINE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary while performing the duties of this job. Work with frequent interruptions, and maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Revision Date: 10/06/2025 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountancy Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 615 W. Missouri
• Phone: [phone]