Senior School Transportation Operations Lead

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a transportation supervisor to oversee bus operations, ensure safe and efficient routing, and manage center personnel. The role requires strong leadership, CDL with P and S endorsements, and the ability to communicate effectively with campuses, drivers, and parents.

Responsibilities include route oversight, staff development, investigations, and performance evaluations to maintain high service standards at the district level.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age; capable of using a personal computer.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret District policies, department guidelines and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and lead dispatched center employees; provide daily communication and support.
• Oversee routes, field trips, and transportation requests; test drive routes as needed.
• Visit campuses and loading zones weekly for coordination with campus personnel.
• Support drivers with student management through training, role modeling, and de-escalation.
• Assist with investigations; make recommendations to center area director on personnel and route matters.
• Ensure daily transportation program responsibilities are met, including student management and field trips.
• Interview applicants, hire recommendations, and onboarding for each employee.
• Communicate with staff, parents, students, and community using district programs and routing software.
• Conduct annual evaluations of assigned center employees; issue written reprimands as needed.
• Assist center dispatchers to ensure coverage for daily transportation needs.
• Monitor KPIs and data metrics; collaborate with department and district staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Read & interpret policies

Customer service

Organizational skills

English language

Supervisory experience

Direct, manage & lead personnel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a transportation supervisor to oversee bus operations, ensure safe and efficient routing, and manage center personnel. The role requires strong leadership, CDL with P and S endorsements, and the ability to communicate effectively with campuses, drivers, and parents.

Responsibilities include route oversight, staff development, investigations, and performance evaluations to maintain high service standards at the district level.