Interim School Transportation Director

Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESC of Eastern Ohio); Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austintown Local Schools Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESC of Eastern Ohio) in Canfield, OH seeks an Interim Supervisor of Transportation to lead the district’s transportation department during the interim period. The role ensures safe, reliable transport for eligible students and provides continuity of leadership.

The position reports to the Superintendent, oversees drivers and staff, coordinates routes, schedules, and training, and collaborates with district administrators to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in school transportation, transportation management, operations, supervision, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of school transportation safety requirements, routing, bus operations, and fleet management.
• Ability to supervise and work collaboratively with drivers, mechanics, administrators, parents, students, and community members.
• Strong public-relations and customer-service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential personnel and operational information.
• Basic computer and transportation-management technology skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the District transportation department.
• Ensure the safe transportation of eligible students.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate transportation department personnel.
• Assign bus drivers and substitute drivers to routes.
• Monitor and adjust K12 bus routes to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Assist with recruitment, orientation, and training of bus drivers and substitute drivers.
• Coordinate driver safety meetings and transportation training.
• Ensure staff comply with laws, regulations, policies, and safety requirements.
• Maintain route information, maps, student lists, seating information, and transportation records.
• Monitor maintenance and repair needs of the transportation fleet.
• Coordinate work assignments for bus mechanics and other staff.
• Maintain maintenance, fuel, vehicle, safety, accident, and cost records.
• Recommend equipment, vehicle, and supply needs.
• Coordinate transportation services for students with disabilities and other specialized needs.
• Respond to transportation concerns from parents, students, administrators, and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory

Communication

Problem-solving

Public-relations & customer-service

Confidentiality

Technical/computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL with school bus endorsements

Job description

Austintown Local Schools Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESC of Eastern Ohio) in Canfield, OH seeks an Interim Supervisor of Transportation to lead the district’s transportation department during the interim period. The role ensures safe, reliable transport for eligible students and provides continuity of leadership.

The position reports to the Superintendent, oversees drivers and staff, coordinates routes, schedules, and training, and collaborates with district administrators to