Director of Transportation

Shenendehowa Central School District has a vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students and staff can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee. Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Operations Job Responsibilities The administrative position is responsible for all aspects of the District’s transportation program, including the leadership of the overall safety, efficient operation, and maintenance of the transportation department. Responsibilities include: Serves as the liaison between school administrators and parents for the transportation of students to/from public and private school locations. Prepares reports and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, including NYS Education Department and Department of Transportation. Plans and administers transportation department inventory and cost records of operations and personnel, including fleet preventative maintenance/obsolescence, recruitment, training, and annual compliance of staff and related budgets. Oversees transportation fleet maintenance and repairs, scheduling school bus routes, staff bidding process, safety training programs, scheduling and trip tracking systems in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Conducts investigations and files reports on all bus accidents, including but not limited to injury reports, insurance reports, and fleet repairs. Coordinates with Superintendent, advises and communicates with administration, staff, students, parents, and community on safety conditions of roadways. Plans, develops, and implements recruitment, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary procedures of all transportation staff. Contributes to a positive working environment through effective communications and demonstrated tact, courtesy, and dependability. Interprets and administers collective bargaining agreements as it relates to transportation department processes and procedures. Salary: $110,000 - $120,000/yr, commensurate with experience Qualifications Associate’s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited registered college or university and minimum of five (5) years of leadership and supervisory experience in the field of transportation management, including but not limited to experience with maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, operation of multi-passenger vehicles, and dispatching of motor equipment preferred. Must possess NYS CDL-B license with a P and S endorsement and be able to pass NYS Department of Transportation physical performance test. Solid knowledge of best driving safety practices, including NYS motor vehicle laws and applicable regulations of NYS Department of Transportation and NYS Education Department. Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinates, maintain data, records, and produce reports, as well as establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Personal Characteristics Seeking an innovative, resourceful, hardworking, industrious, and collaborative team player who has thorough knowledge of standard transportation methods, techniques, operation and repair of school buses with aptitude to resolve problems. Effective communication, organization, and project management skills required with demonstrated ability to keep abreast of industry trends and development in the pupil transportation industry. Must exhibit good judgment, mental alertness, tact, and courtesy. Application Deadline December 7, 2025 Appointment THIS WILL BE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT. In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of Director of Transportation and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list. Internal Applicants All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront. External Applicants All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront. Anticipated Start Date January 14, 2026 Contact For more information, please visit our website at www.shenet.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support. Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr