Iterim - Supervisor - Transportation - 20279421

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Clover Park School District in Lakewood, WA is seeking an Interim Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily operations, plan routes, supervise staff, and ensure safety and efficiency in student transportation.

Under the Director of Transportation, you will administer route bids, monitor budgets, maintain records, and coordinate with drivers, admins, and families. This temporary role ends June 30, 2027 with potential for earlier completion.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of safety standards, laws and policies for student transportation.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating transportation operations.
• Familiarity with budgetary principles and route planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily transportation operations and staff.
• Plan and develop bus routes and schedules; monitor safety and coverage.
• Oversee budget monitoring and maintain transportation records.

Skills

Supervision

Route planning

Safety standards knowledge

Budget management

Crisis management

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate’s degree or CWU Transportation Management Certification

Four years transportation experience

Two years supervisory experience

Job description

Iterim - Supervisor - Transportation - 20279421

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

First Consideration: November 20, 2026

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

Days per Year- Prorated based on 260 day work calendar

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

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Transportation Supervisor

Non-Represented – D

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Transportation Specialist, Dispatchers, Bus Drivers, Bus Paras

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office or enclosed facility environment. Some exposure to inclement weather may occur. Travel between sites required; ability to lift 60 pounds. Must be able to talk; use fingers, hands, and arms; and listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. Dexterity of fingers and hands required to operate computer keyboard. Requires substantial continuous visual concentration and exposure to visual display terminal. Exposure to frequent interruptions; precision, accuracy, and the ability to visually concentrate on details required. This position frequently requires a significant amount of extra, non-compensated time to meet multiple demands beyond a full work load. This position may be required to drive a variety of different vehicles (i.e., buses, vans, etc.)

FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: Non-Bargaining

JOB CLASS: Supervisor (990) WORK YEAR: 260 Days

*This temporary position will be compensated at an hourly rate based on the applicable salary schedule and prorated based on days worked.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,ethnicity,housing, immigration or citizenship status,creed, religion, color, national origin,honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,the presence of anysensory, mental,or physical disability,neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone], [e-mail] ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, [phone], [e-mail] . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Services
• 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
• Lakewood, Washington 98499
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986038

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately