2026-27 Director, Transportation & Logistics

North Kansas City Schools•Kansas City, MO

31d

About The Position

The job of Director of Transportation & Logistics was established for the purpose/s of supporting the educational program with specific responsibilities for directing transportation programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a four year accredited college or university
Ten years of upper management experience
Three years management experience in Pupil Transportation
Three years' experience in Collective Bargaining
Experience in managing a fleet of school buses of at least fifty (50)
Commercial Driver's License with endorsement for Passenger Vehicles and School Bus Endorsement, Missouri School Bus Driver-Trainer Certification
Ability to identify problems and determine solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of computer programs and keyboard skills
Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position

Responsibilities

Maintains safety standards in compliance with state, federal and insurance regulations
Develops a program of preventive safety
Recruits, trains and supervises all transportation personnel. This includes recommendations on their employment, transfer, promotion and release
Evaluate Transportation Staff on an annual basis
Advises superintendent on road hazards when determining closing school due to inclement weather
Cooperates with school principals and others responsible for planning special school trips
Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities
Oversees the creation of bus routes and updates bus schedules for all schools in the district
Oversees maintenance of all district-owned equipment and develops plans for preventive maintenance
Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings
Prepares and administers the transportation budget
Develops recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs
Authorizes purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district rules and policies
Approves and forwards transportation requisitions and purchase orders to accounting department
Submits all reports required by state authorities
Oversees decisions regarding discipline problems occurring on school buses
Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests.
Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills
Adheres to good safety practices
Adheres to all district rules, regulations and policies
Other duties as required or assigned