Assistant Director - Transportation

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 86,894 - 106,522; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Jonesboro, GA, is seeking an Assistant Director of Transportation to oversee daily bus operations and lead a team of drivers and monitors. The role reports to the Executive Director of Transportation and emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of transportation management with supervisory experience. A GA driver's license is required; CDL endorsements are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in transportation management.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• GA driver’s license required; CDL endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the bus transportation system.
• Supervise drivers, bus monitors, and transportation staff.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, and accidents; resolve per district guidelines.
• Manage budgets and ensure safety and compliance with laws.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transportation management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Assistant Director - Transportation

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Job Details

Job ID: 5831817

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director, under the guidance of the Executive Director of Transportation, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bus transportation system. This includes managing a team of bus drivers, bus monitors, and other transportation staff. The Assistant Director is also responsible for assessing various transportation-related activities, such as incidents, complaints, accidents, and resolving them in accordance with district guidelines while prioritizing the safety of students and staff. Additionally, the Assistant Director supports the Executive Director in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing departmental budgets, activities, and operations to ensure safe and efficient transportation of students. The Assistant Director also monitors and evaluates the performance of the transportation staff, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. This position reports to the Executive Director of Transportation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Executive Director of Transportation in service as a front-line support system for all internal and external stakeholders. Oversees direct reports (Coordinators, Managers, Supervisors, Drivers, and Bus Monitors, etc.). Manages staff development, certification, progressive discipline, and remediation of all staff. Ensures department expenditures are within limits as approved. Monitors compliance with policies and laws.

Assists in maintaining the transportation program that meets all the requirements of the daily instructional program, extracurricular activities, special populations, summer school, and field trips in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and consistent with Clayton County Public School System's policies and procedures. Manages, maintains, and sustains a vehicular fleet that meets county, state, and national standards.

Facilitates and coordinates investigations, as well as proposes solutions, regarding any issues that arise with routes, drivers, school administrators, and parents.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in transportation management, including three (3) years of supervisory experience required.

Makes recommendations that affect the operations of the district.

Valid GA driver’s license required. Valid Georgia CDL license with required passenger (P) and school bus driver (S) endorsements preferred.

High level of judgment: supervisor will review established broad objectives and approve executive-level decisions.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter‑organizational teams.

Responsible for supervising multiple functions with high-level accountability for effective operation and results. Requires excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Applies, recommends, and implements technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the District.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others: Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well‑being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Various office settings – may be required to respond to an emergency in the field. May require frequent travel for off‑site training locations and school site visits.

Normal office setting, bus barn, maintenance shop, outside, etc. as needed. May be required to work additional hours to meet the operational needs of the Transportation Department.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less.

NOTE: This is a Grade 31, 225-day position with a salary range of $86,894.00 - $106,522. Final salary placement within this range is determined based on individual credentials, years of relevant experience, and the guidelines outlined in the CCPS Compensation Handbook.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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• Email: [e-mail]