Assistant Director
Cleburne ISD, Cleburne, TX, United States
Assistant Director Transportation
Job Title:
Assistant Director Transportation – Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To:
Director of Transportation
Pay Grade:
Admin 1 Days:
226 Dept./Campus:
Transportation Date Revised:
12/09/2025
Primary Purpose Assist the Transportation Director in managing the district’s transportation and vehicle maintenance program by performing a variety of administrative and support functions related to effective management of operations, including personnel, field trips, route services, student management, vehicle maintenance, and fueling.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Bus Driver Trainer Training preferred
Texas Department of Public Safety acceptable driving record
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
Ability to manage operational budget and prepare budget forecasts
Ability to manage a large number of personnel
Ability to interpret and implement district/department policy
Ability to interpret and implement local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Ability to organize, supervise, evaluate, and conduct driving skills and safety training programs for drivers
Ability to pass alcohol and drug tests
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate a bus
Knowledge of student discipline procedures
Knowledge of all federal rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to an approved and registered Entry Level Driver Training Program
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to pupil transportation
Understand the requirement to secure a Class B CDL including both Passenger and School Bus endorsements
Experience
Supervisory experience, preferably with a school district or other acceptable experience
Major Responsibilities & Duties Routes and Schedule
Prepare and update bus routes and schedules for all schools in the district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
Ensure district transportation needs are met for extracurricular activities/special programs and staff use.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Notify bus drivers, schools, and the public of any changes in bus routes and schedules.
Maintain routing data/mapping and disseminate routing information to schools.
Supervise the development of special needs routing and maintain a working relationship with the Special Education Department regarding routing and transportation requirements.
Policy, Reports, and Laws
Implement federal and state law, TEA rules, and Board/department policy.
Compile, maintain, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required in the transportation area including state financial reports.
Assist in preparation of data necessary to process transportation payroll.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Direct repair of all district-owned vehicles and oversee plans for preventive maintenance.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Manage parts inventory and vehicle maintenance work orders.
Ensure maintenance and operation of GPS/DVR systems.
Budget and Inventory
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Administer transportation budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective.
Initiate purchases and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid ordering delays.
Assist with invoice approval and payment processes.
Assist in recommending disposal and purchase of vehicles and equipment.
Student Management
Review and input student behavior reports into the discipline program and conduct conferences with parents, students, and drivers on disciplinary issues.
In cooperation with school administration, enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
Personnel
Monitor assignments of bus drivers to routes.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate transportation personnel and make sound recommendations about placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Assist in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of all documents required to verify driver eligibility and certification.
Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions as necessary.
Ensure system implementation of driver assignment for extracurricular activities.
Safety
Assist in advising administration about inclement weather conditions or impending road hazards.
Assist with gathering information regarding the investigation of school bus accidents and student safety violations.
Enforce safety standards and develop programs of preventive safety.
Ensure that transportation equipment and facilities are in excellent operating condition.
Perform disaster duty as needed (tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, etc.).
Attend and make presentations at school board meetings.
Attend professional growth activities.
Maintain good rapport with staff, administration, parents, and community.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise and evaluate performance of department employees.
Evaluate the mental and physical preparedness of all bus drivers.
Temporarily reassign those drivers who are unable to perform their job duties. Make a formal evaluation to the Director.
Ensure parental, administrative, and employee complaints/concerns/questions are handled effectively.
Maintain confidentiality and use of good judgment.
Demonstrate success in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict.
Problem solve complex issues.
Inform and keep the Director abreast and current of any potential issues or concerns.
Working Conditions
Frequent district-wide travel required.
Multiple and simultaneous tasks.
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours required to support transportation functions.
Frequent on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations required.
Frequent interruptions.
Difficult people.
Note:
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Director Transportation – Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To:
Director of Transportation
Pay Grade:
Admin 1 Days:
226 Dept./Campus:
Transportation Date Revised:
12/09/2025
Primary Purpose Assist the Transportation Director in managing the district’s transportation and vehicle maintenance program by performing a variety of administrative and support functions related to effective management of operations, including personnel, field trips, route services, student management, vehicle maintenance, and fueling.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Bus Driver Trainer Training preferred
Texas Department of Public Safety acceptable driving record
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
Ability to manage operational budget and prepare budget forecasts
Ability to manage a large number of personnel
Ability to interpret and implement district/department policy
Ability to interpret and implement local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Ability to organize, supervise, evaluate, and conduct driving skills and safety training programs for drivers
Ability to pass alcohol and drug tests
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to operate a bus
Knowledge of student discipline procedures
Knowledge of all federal rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to an approved and registered Entry Level Driver Training Program
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to pupil transportation
Understand the requirement to secure a Class B CDL including both Passenger and School Bus endorsements
Experience
Supervisory experience, preferably with a school district or other acceptable experience
Major Responsibilities & Duties Routes and Schedule
Prepare and update bus routes and schedules for all schools in the district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
Ensure district transportation needs are met for extracurricular activities/special programs and staff use.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Notify bus drivers, schools, and the public of any changes in bus routes and schedules.
Maintain routing data/mapping and disseminate routing information to schools.
Supervise the development of special needs routing and maintain a working relationship with the Special Education Department regarding routing and transportation requirements.
Policy, Reports, and Laws
Implement federal and state law, TEA rules, and Board/department policy.
Compile, maintain, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required in the transportation area including state financial reports.
Assist in preparation of data necessary to process transportation payroll.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Direct repair of all district-owned vehicles and oversee plans for preventive maintenance.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Manage parts inventory and vehicle maintenance work orders.
Ensure maintenance and operation of GPS/DVR systems.
Budget and Inventory
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Administer transportation budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective.
Initiate purchases and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid ordering delays.
Assist with invoice approval and payment processes.
Assist in recommending disposal and purchase of vehicles and equipment.
Student Management
Review and input student behavior reports into the discipline program and conduct conferences with parents, students, and drivers on disciplinary issues.
In cooperation with school administration, enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
Personnel
Monitor assignments of bus drivers to routes.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate transportation personnel and make sound recommendations about placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Assist in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of all documents required to verify driver eligibility and certification.
Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions as necessary.
Ensure system implementation of driver assignment for extracurricular activities.
Safety
Assist in advising administration about inclement weather conditions or impending road hazards.
Assist with gathering information regarding the investigation of school bus accidents and student safety violations.
Enforce safety standards and develop programs of preventive safety.
Ensure that transportation equipment and facilities are in excellent operating condition.
Perform disaster duty as needed (tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, etc.).
Attend and make presentations at school board meetings.
Attend professional growth activities.
Maintain good rapport with staff, administration, parents, and community.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise and evaluate performance of department employees.
Evaluate the mental and physical preparedness of all bus drivers.
Temporarily reassign those drivers who are unable to perform their job duties. Make a formal evaluation to the Director.
Ensure parental, administrative, and employee complaints/concerns/questions are handled effectively.
Maintain confidentiality and use of good judgment.
Demonstrate success in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict.
Problem solve complex issues.
Inform and keep the Director abreast and current of any potential issues or concerns.
Working Conditions
Frequent district-wide travel required.
Multiple and simultaneous tasks.
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours required to support transportation functions.
Frequent on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations required.
Frequent interruptions.
Difficult people.
Note:
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
#J-18808-Ljbffr