East Side Union High School District
Director of Transportation (Classified Management)
East Side Union High School District, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Position
Job Title:
Director of Transportation (Classified Management) Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, the person holding this position will organize, schedule, direct, and supervise the activities and operations of the District’s school bus system including vehicle maintenance and to implement policies as required by the governing board and in accordance with applicable State regulations. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a broad framework of policies and procedures. Employees in this classification supervise and evaluate the work of others. This job class is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of students throughout the District. This job class requires specialized knowledge of safety and logistics as applied to the scheduling, routing, maintenance, and repair of school buses. Supervisor
Supervisor:
Associate Superintendent of Business Services Typical Duties
Coordinates and supervises the District’s transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel Supervises and evaluates the overall performance of school bus drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel Schedules and assigns driving personnel to established routes Monitors the availability of school buses and vehicles needed to meet the District’s transportation needs Plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in instructing and training drivers for proper licensing and/or license renewal; implements bus driver training program Schedules and routes buses for transportation, athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities Establishes, implements, and coordinates a preventive maintenance program of school buses to satisfy California Highway Patrol Guidelines and other safety requirements and to minimize repair costs Prepares budget estimates for transportation activities and operations; recommending needed equipment, stock, and personnel requirements Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the California Highway Patrol; conferring on potentially dangerous situations on bus routes or on-the-road performance of drivers, disseminating new information regarding laws affecting school bus transportation, and assisting with annual safety inspection of buses Maintains records of operational costs; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence related to transportation unit operations Facilitates planning with school sites to learn about and meet their transportation needs for the school year Establishes and/or recommends to Administration, standards, schedules, and priorities related to transportation routes, schedules, and emergency plans Drives buses when needed Orders needed supplies/materials for unit operations and maintains appropriate stock levels Performs Other Related Duties As Required Employment Standards
Knowledge Of The California State Motor Vehicle Code, State Education Code, and District policies related to the operation and maintenance of vehicles used in transporting students School bus/vehicle repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parts procurement The basic philosophy of preventive maintenance of vehicles Proper budget and record-keeping procedures and methods Supervisory methods and techniques City streets, landmarks, and school locations which the District services Ability To Plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of others Accurately estimate resource needs and allocate and monitor assigned resources effectively Establish and monitor a variety of records and to prepare reports Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form Successfully identify problems (both technical and supervisorial), secure relevant information, and identify probable cause(s) and possible solution(s) Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties Prepare and maintain accurate cost and operational transportation records and reports Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers including electronic spreadsheets and database utilization Prepare county, federal, and state mandated reports Perform research, compiling information from a variety of sources, maintaining accurate records and files Analyze, interpret, and prepare financial statements and reports Meet District standards for professional attitude and effective leadership Train and supervise the performance of assigned personnel Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees and those contacted in the course of work Meet schedules and timelines Work independently with minimal direction Minimum Qualifications
Required
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License; possession of a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate Preferred
Minimum one year supervisory experience Physical Demands And Working Conditions Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26%-50% Often = 51%-75% Frequent = above 76% Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. Ability to operate office equipment Ability to reach in all directions Working Environment
Office environment; Occasionally driving a vehicle to conduct work Reasonable Accommodation
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants. Dates
Creation Date: 05/86; Revised: 06/05/2025 Bd Mtg Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application for the position will include: 1) A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered. 2) A current Résumé 3) At least 3 current letters of recommendation Minimum Qualifications
1) Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License 2) Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate 3) Minimum one year supervisory experience is preferred 4) Bilingual Candidates Preferred Certificate Copy (Copy of Degree(s)) Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in position and why you should be considered) Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation) Resume (Current Resume) Comments and Other Information
The successful DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION applicant will be selected on the basis of the following: coordinate and supervise the District’s transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel; supervise and evaluate drivers and maintenance personnel; plan and train drivers; prepare budget estimates; facilitate planning with school sites; establish standards and priorities; knowledge of relevant codes; problem-solving; leadership; independent work.
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As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Position
Job Title:
Director of Transportation (Classified Management) Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, the person holding this position will organize, schedule, direct, and supervise the activities and operations of the District’s school bus system including vehicle maintenance and to implement policies as required by the governing board and in accordance with applicable State regulations. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a broad framework of policies and procedures. Employees in this classification supervise and evaluate the work of others. This job class is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of students throughout the District. This job class requires specialized knowledge of safety and logistics as applied to the scheduling, routing, maintenance, and repair of school buses. Supervisor
Supervisor:
Associate Superintendent of Business Services Typical Duties
Coordinates and supervises the District’s transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel Supervises and evaluates the overall performance of school bus drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel Schedules and assigns driving personnel to established routes Monitors the availability of school buses and vehicles needed to meet the District’s transportation needs Plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in instructing and training drivers for proper licensing and/or license renewal; implements bus driver training program Schedules and routes buses for transportation, athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities Establishes, implements, and coordinates a preventive maintenance program of school buses to satisfy California Highway Patrol Guidelines and other safety requirements and to minimize repair costs Prepares budget estimates for transportation activities and operations; recommending needed equipment, stock, and personnel requirements Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the California Highway Patrol; conferring on potentially dangerous situations on bus routes or on-the-road performance of drivers, disseminating new information regarding laws affecting school bus transportation, and assisting with annual safety inspection of buses Maintains records of operational costs; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence related to transportation unit operations Facilitates planning with school sites to learn about and meet their transportation needs for the school year Establishes and/or recommends to Administration, standards, schedules, and priorities related to transportation routes, schedules, and emergency plans Drives buses when needed Orders needed supplies/materials for unit operations and maintains appropriate stock levels Performs Other Related Duties As Required Employment Standards
Knowledge Of The California State Motor Vehicle Code, State Education Code, and District policies related to the operation and maintenance of vehicles used in transporting students School bus/vehicle repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parts procurement The basic philosophy of preventive maintenance of vehicles Proper budget and record-keeping procedures and methods Supervisory methods and techniques City streets, landmarks, and school locations which the District services Ability To Plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of others Accurately estimate resource needs and allocate and monitor assigned resources effectively Establish and monitor a variety of records and to prepare reports Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form Successfully identify problems (both technical and supervisorial), secure relevant information, and identify probable cause(s) and possible solution(s) Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties Prepare and maintain accurate cost and operational transportation records and reports Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers including electronic spreadsheets and database utilization Prepare county, federal, and state mandated reports Perform research, compiling information from a variety of sources, maintaining accurate records and files Analyze, interpret, and prepare financial statements and reports Meet District standards for professional attitude and effective leadership Train and supervise the performance of assigned personnel Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees and those contacted in the course of work Meet schedules and timelines Work independently with minimal direction Minimum Qualifications
Required
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License; possession of a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate Preferred
Minimum one year supervisory experience Physical Demands And Working Conditions Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26%-50% Often = 51%-75% Frequent = above 76% Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. Ability to operate office equipment Ability to reach in all directions Working Environment
Office environment; Occasionally driving a vehicle to conduct work Reasonable Accommodation
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants. Dates
Creation Date: 05/86; Revised: 06/05/2025 Bd Mtg Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application for the position will include: 1) A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered. 2) A current Résumé 3) At least 3 current letters of recommendation Minimum Qualifications
1) Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License 2) Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate 3) Minimum one year supervisory experience is preferred 4) Bilingual Candidates Preferred Certificate Copy (Copy of Degree(s)) Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in position and why you should be considered) Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation) Resume (Current Resume) Comments and Other Information
The successful DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION applicant will be selected on the basis of the following: coordinate and supervise the District’s transportation system, trainers, and dispatch personnel; supervise and evaluate drivers and maintenance personnel; plan and train drivers; prepare budget estimates; facilitate planning with school sites; establish standards and priorities; knowledge of relevant codes; problem-solving; leadership; independent work.
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