Iterim - Supervisor - Transportation

Clover Park School District; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Park School District in Lakewood, WA, seeks an interim Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate bus routes and schedules to ensure safe, timely service for students across the district.

Under the Director of Transportation, you will manage route planning, bus assignments, maintenance coordination, and budget monitoring, while complying with FMCSA testing and district policies. Candidates require CDL, CWU cert, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety standards, laws, and procedures for student transportation.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively.
• Proficient reading and interpretation of maps and routes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Transportation and supervise department functions in absence of Director.
• Plan and develop bus routes and schedules for regular, special education, summer school and field trips.
• Assign buses to routes considering student needs and budget impact.
• Supervise daily transportation operations and evaluate staff performance.
• Recommends personnel actions per policy and maintains records.
• Oversee route bids and driver assignments per procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance with mechanics to ensure bus availability.
• Conduct road checks and brief drivers on conditions.
• Investigate misconduct/incidents on buses and coordinate with families/schools.
• Support budget development and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Safety standards

Supervisory principles

Confidential information

Map reading

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Budgeting

Observation/evaluation

Initiative/independence

Decision making

PC software

Education

Associate’s degree

CWU Transportation Management Certification

4 years transportation experience

2 years supervisory experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentations

Job description

First Consideration: November 20, 2027

This position is interim and is expected to end on June 30, 2027; however, the assignment may conclude earlier based on district needs.

*Salary Range - $90.09/hr - $110.65/hr, plus benefits

Hours per Day - 8.0

Days per Year - Prorated based on 260 day work calendar

*Shift - 7:30am - 4:30pm

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, this position is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the department’s daily operational function to ensure safe and efficient student transportation. Assist the Director of Transportation in the day-to-day supervision of staff supporting departmental objectives. This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandated drug and alcohol testing as provided by District Policy #5202.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  Assistant to the Director of Transportation; assume full responsibility for all functions of the transportation department in the Director’s absence.
• Supervise and assist in the planning and developing of WAC compliant bus routes and schedules for regular education, special education, summer school, and field trips; monitor established routes to ensure safety, timely coverage, and coordinate exceptions with building administrators and staff.
• Establish student bus assignment with assistance from program directors; consider specific individual student needs, as well as budgetary impact.
• Supervise daily transportation operations, evaluate assigned staff; counsel staff when appropriate. Recommends personnel actions to the Director of Transportation related to hiring, assignment, discipline, and termination; maintain attendance reports and related personnel records.
• Oversee posting of route bids and assign trips to drivers in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate preventative and unscheduled maintenance program with mechanic specialist to ensure optimum availability and operation of buses.
• Perform road checks for adverse weather conditions and hazards; monitor bus stops for safety and special needs accessibility. Brief drivers on non-routine conditions.
• Investigate student misconduct on buses; safely remove students from buses; administer student discipline according to District policy and procedures; coordinate with driver, building administrator, parents, and student to resolve misconduct issues; confidentially maintain all appropriate incident information and reports. Work collaboratively with the Supervisor of Safety and Training to provide direction and maintenance to transportation employees and student management program.
• Investigate accidents and complaints; coordinate and implement emergency procedures; document events and allegations. Follow the FHWA and District’s procedures regarding drug and alcohol testing as provided by District Policy #5259.
• Assist Director of Transportation with development, implementation, and monitoring of transportation budget; manage services and expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance; maintain complete and accurate records on transactions affecting departmental budget.
• Foster and maintain positive public relations with District staff and patrons; attend District and community meetings to address transportation concerns and/or provide information, as needed; resolve and/or refer issues, as appropriate. Provide District and community with information concerning routes, stops, schedules, loads, safety factors, and rules and regulations governing transportation.
• Meets with and explains policies, practices and transportation services to staff, students, and parents. Must use sound judgment when dealing with distraught and angry individuals in the handling of sensitive issues.
• Safe and courteous operation of District vehicles. May transport students, staff, parents, or other persons.
• Continue professional certification and study.
• Respond positively to suggestions for professional improvement.
• Modify own behavior on the basis of self-appraisal.
• Perform other duties as required.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree and/or CWU Transportation Management Certification.
• Four (4) years of transportation experience, including route planning and equipment management.
• Two (2) years of successful supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to student transportation.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidential material and information.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Skill in managing crisis situations.
• Skill in conflict resolution and defusing volatile situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgetary principals and practices.
• Ability to observe, monitor, and evaluate employee performance.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and/or priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience operating a personal computer and applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentational
• software.
• Knowledge of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the community’s citizens.

Certification and Licenses

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement.
• Department of Transportation Physical Card.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFCATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• School district experience.