Description
Paradise Unified School District (PUSD) is seeking a safety-focused, experienced leader to serve as Director of Transportation. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for all district transportation services, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of students.
The Director of Transportation oversees school bus operations, routing and scheduling, driver supervision and training, fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and departmental budgeting. This role is central to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and service that supports student success.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Direct, coordinate, and manage all transportation and vehicle maintenance operations.
- Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures to improve safety and efficiency.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance staff.
- Plan and oversee bus routes, schedules, and assignments for daily service and special events.
- Ensure compliance with California Highway Patrol, DMV, and Department of Education regulations.
- Investigate accidents and implement corrective and preventive safety measures.
- Establish and manage preventive maintenance programs for district vehicles.
- Prepare and administer the transportation department budget; monitor expenditures and inventory.
- Serve as the district liaison with regulatory agencies and community partners.
- Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations, costs, and compliance.
- Coordinate state-required safety drills and ongoing staff certification requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of experience in school transportation operations or school bus driving, including supervisory or leadership experience.
- Licenses & Certifications
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
- Current First Aid, CPR, and Medical Certificates.
- Ability to obtain a California School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate (if not currently held).
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong working knowledge of the California Vehicle Code, Education Code, and CHP pupil transportation regulations.
- Experience with routing, dispatch, and scheduling systems.
- Understanding of fleet maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and parts procurement.
- Ability to manage budgets, analyze operational data, and implement process improvements.
- Strong leadership, supervision, and team-development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with staff, families, and district leadership.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive safety and personnel matters.
Physical & Working Conditions
- Ability to stand, stoop, reach, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds.
- Work may involve exposure to outdoor elements, loud noise, and vehicle emissions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application Information
Apply online at: EdJoin.org/ParadiseUnified
Application Window: January 16, 2026 – February 16, 2026
Expected Start Date: April 6, 2026
Important: To be considered, all sections of the EdJoin application must be completed in full.
A résumé may be submitted as a supplement; however, it does not replace the required application.
