Director of School Transportation & Safety

Francis Parker School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Parker School in San Diego, CA seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the transportation program for students across daily routes, athletics, and field trips for a fleet of about 14 buses and 8 vans. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and service excellence in a dynamic school environment.

The director will oversee driver staffing, training, maintenance, scheduling, and coordination with divisions, security, and programs, building strong families through proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing a transportation operation or equivalent.
• CDL with applicable passenger and school-bus endorsements.
• Experience with GPS-based fleet tracking and transportation routing software.
• Familiarity with California student transportation regulations and school transportation requirements.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Uncompromising commitment to student safety and service.

Responsibilities

• Direct Parker’s daily transportation operations for approximately 14 buses and 8 vans.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize student transportation routes and schedules.
• Coordinate morning, afternoon, athletic, field trips, summer, and special event transportation.
• Oversee driver staffing, onboarding, and training; ensure compliance.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records and safety inspections.
• Establish safety procedures and emergency response plans.
• Coordinate transportation with divisions, athletics, and programs.
• Communicate schedule changes and service interruptions to families.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operational excellence

Leadership

Judgment

Communication

Organization

Technology

Customer service

Financial management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, logistics, or related field

Tools

GPS-based fleet tracking software

Transportation routing software

Job description

Francis Parker School in San Diego, CA seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the transportation program for students across daily routes, athletics, and field trips for a fleet of about 14 buses and 8 vans. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and service excellence in a dynamic school environment.

The director will oversee driver staffing, training, maintenance, scheduling, and coordination with divisions, security, and programs, building strong families through proactive