Assistant Director - Transportation West

Assistant Director of Transportation FLSA Exemption Status : Exempt Classification Group : Professional Technical Supervising Position : Director of Transportation Pay Plan : Professional Technical Pay Range : Range 09 Last Updated : 5/15/2026 Pay Information Benefits Information JOB SUMMARY : Serves as a senior operational leader and direct extension of the Director of Transportation. This position supports the Director in planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the district's transportation program to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service for all CCSD students and families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Assist in the daily oversight of transportation operations, including route coverage, dispatch coordination, and terminal performance. Support consistent service delivery across all terminals, ensuring alignment with district standards and expectations. Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. Coordinate response to service disruptions, incidents, and emergency situations. Daily 20% 2. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pupil transportation laws and CCSD policies and regulations. Support implementation and monitoring of safety programs, accident review processes, and corrective action plans. Maintain required reporting and documentation for regulatory agencies. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department. Daily 15% 3. Support routing, scheduling, and third-party transportation processes to ensure efficient and equitable service delivery. Evaluate route structures, bell times, and service levels to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Assist with planning for enrollment growth, program changes, and special transportation needs. Daily 15% 4. Collaborate with district leadership, school administrators, and internal departments. Communicate expectations, updates, and operational changes clearly to staff and stakeholders. Represent the Transportation Department in meetings, committees, negotiations, and community interactions as needed. Daily 15% 5. Collaborate with fleet maintenance to ensure bus availability, safety and inspection compliance, and lifecycle planning. Assist in planning for replacement vehicles, equipment needs, and capital investments. Monitor utilization of district parts and contracted transportation resources. Daily 5% 6. Provide leadership coverage and decisionmaking support in the Director's absence or as assigned. Weekly 10% 7. Assist in budget development, monitoring, and cost control efforts. Support long-term planning initiatives and departmental restructuring or improvement efforts. Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, technology integration, and service improvements. Monthly 10% 8. Develop recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs based on departmental goals, enrollment projections and school grade configurations, including transportation for students in special programs. Quarterly 5% 9. Perform other duties as assigned. Daily 5% REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has supervisor responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning work, supervising work, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating. Direct reports: Terminal Managers Routing Manager Safety and Training Manager Fleet Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired. Criminal background check and fingerprinting required High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma Five (5) years of Transportation Operations work experience Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding CDE/DOT/CDL/Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regulations, drug testing, driver qualifications and vehicle inspections Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and standard practices affecting the operation of a school transportation system Intermediate interpersonal relations and human relations skills Intermediate organizational skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills High level of aptitude for logistical problem solving Ability to maintain budgets Ability to effectively motivate and supervise employees Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, district policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) Works both indoors and outdoors Typically a moderate noise level Occasional bending and reaching Standing and walking for long periods Hold, grasp, and turn objects Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key, etc.) Speaking and hearing Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics Normal school district environment DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered. Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent amount of relevant experience Experience with union negotiations and collective bargaining Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P and S endorsements