Director of Transportation

Jefferson Parish School District; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish School District’s Transportation Department in Marrero, LA seeks a Director of Transportation to lead all student transportation operations. You will supervise scheduling and route coordination, manage safety programs, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and drive on-time service for students and activities.

The role requires 3+ years in school transportation, strong communication and analytical skills, and a collaboration-focused leadership style.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressively increasing experience in school transportation services.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decisions.
• Collaborative management style with diverse stakeholders.
• Professionalism with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with district-designated database management programs.
• Transportation safety and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive mission, vision, and measurable objectives for the Transportation Department.
• Supervise Scheduling and Route Coordination teams and ensure timely service.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance of all student transportation operations.
• Develop efficient, cost-effective transportation schedules.
• Plan and execute transportation operations during emergencies.
• Resolve transportation-related incidents and complaints and communicate with stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance of student transport vehicles.
• Recruit and retain qualified transportation personnel.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative management

Professionalism

Database management

Transportation safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database management

Job description

Director of Transportation

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Director of Transportation

Position Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Transportation in the Operations Unit, the Director of Transportation supports the

Executive Director in supervising all student transportation in the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS). The Director of Transportation is responsible for ensuring that students travel safely and efficiently to and from school and school-related activities. The Director of Transportation executes and coordinates the Scheduling and Route Coordination teams of the Transportation Department.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Works closely with the Executive Director and Transportation Department to drive the mission, vision, and a set of measurable objectives for the Transportation Department.
• Holds the Transportation Department teams accountable for meeting their objectives and conducts formal performance evaluations in accordance with the JPPSS evaluation schedule for central office employees as well as support staff.
• Ensures that the Transportation Department is in compliance with federal statutes and regulations, state laws, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and regulations, JPPSS policies and procedures, and relevant contractual obligations.
• Assists in the development of an efficient, cost-effective transportation schedule that brings students to and from their destinations in a timely and safe manner.
• Executes transportation plans for emergency situations.
• Resolves transportation-related incidents and complaints
• Ensures accurate and timely communication regarding transportation news and incidents to the Executive Director of Transportation and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Ensures that all student transport vehicles are inspected on schedule, receive maintenance as needed, and meet safety standards.
• Assists the Executive Director by evaluating and establishing policies and practices to ensure the safety of students and transportation personnel.
• Ensures that all students who require auxiliary assistance in transport receive necessary services.
• Coordinates professional development seminars for Transportation Department staff.
• Develops and executes a recruitment and retention plan to hire qualified personnel to meet the vast needs of the Transportation Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• 3+ years of progressively increasing experience school transportation services.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culturecreator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Experience in utilizing database management programs designated by the JPPSS.
• Transportation safety and training experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with district and school-level operations
• Bachelor's Degree

Physical Involvement:

Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 pounds is required.

Compensation:

JPPSS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPPSS also offers a competitive benefits

package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• PATRICK JENKINS
• TRANSPORTATION
• Email: [e-mail]