Head of School Transportation & Safety Operations

Nimble; East Chicago, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement (PERF)

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a Director of Transportation for the 2026-2027 school year in East Chicago, IN. This critical role involves developing and managing the school transportation program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising transportation personnel.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in school administration and a relevant degree. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement options. A letter of interest and three professional references are required for application.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in school administration or transportation leadership.
• 6+ years in transportation operations including route planning and fleet management.
• Preferred certification in transportation management.

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with State laws and Board policies.
• Plan, direct and supervise the transportation program.
• Prepare transportation and safety procedures.
• Recruit and supervise bus drivers.
• Oversee bus schedules and transportation safety programs.

Skills

Leadership & Supervision

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Operational Management

Budget & Fiscal Oversight

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate’s degree in transportation management, business administration, education, or related field

High school diploma with substantial experience

Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Certification

Job description

July 7, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2026-2027 School Year

Title: Director of Transportation

Reports to: Superintendent

Length: Twelve months

Job Goal: To develop and administer a total school transportation and administrative service program.

Qualifications

1. Education
2. Associate’s degree in transportation management, business administration, education, or related field required.
3. High school diploma with substantial, directly related experience may be considered.
4. Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Certification

Experience

1. Minimum 3 years in school administration or transportation leadership.
2. 6+ years in transportation operations, including route planning, fleet management, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision.
3. Experience in student transportation and school district operations preferred.

Core Competencies

1. Leadership & Supervision: Ability to manage transportation staff and implement district policies.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation laws; emergency preparedness; special needs transportation.
3. Operational Management: Route optimization, fleet oversight, and performance management.
4. Budget & Fiscal Oversight: Experience with budgeting, procurement, and cost control.
5. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication with families, staff, and stakeholders.
6. Problem-Solving: Effective decision-making in high-pressure operational environments.
7. Preferred Certification
8. Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT) through the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) or equivalent credential.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assure compliance with all State Department laws and all Board of Education policies and regulations of the Superintendent relating to transportation.
2. Plan, direct and supervise the total transportation program.
3. Prepare annual transportation and safety procedures.
4. Oversee and supervise all bus schedules.
5. Recruit, train and supervise bus drivers and other transportation personnel.
6. Develop and administer in-service transportation safety programs for bus drivers, teachers and building administrators who have responsibility for transportation.
7. Work with Administration building administrators on transportation and safety programs.
8. Investigate and follow-up on complaints concerning transportation including complaints against employees.
9. Investigate all accident and traffic violations.
10. Prepare reports on various phases of safety and transportation programs.
11. Recommend and prepare specifications for new buses and other equipment.
12. Assist in the preparation and supervision of a preventative maintenance program.
13. Coordinate cooperative transportation between school districts.
14. Continually evaluate the safety and transportation programs and recommend improvements.
15. Drug and alcohol training and testing.Procure grant funding for all aspects of transportation. Compliance with ISP and inspections.
16. Performs such other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Working Conditions and Physical Environment

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Director of Transportation will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel or appropriate administrator. School City of East Chicago reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

START DATE:Upon Board Approval

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental/Vision, Life/Disability, Paid Leave, Retirement (PERF)

LETTER OF INTEREST DUE:

Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

Director of Human Resources

School City of East Chicago

1401 E. 144^th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

[e-mail]

Please submit THREE Professional References