Job Description:
Position Type Full-Time
Salary commensurate with experience Minimum Starting Salary: $125,000
Reports To Deputy Superintendent of Operations


Essential Functions

• Safety Management: Approves and monitors safety procedures (e.g., bus stops, routing, scheduling) to ensure safe student transportation.
• Program Management: Oversees departmental activities like bus driver licensing, background checks, physicals, drug testing, and pre/post vehicle inspections.
• Collaboration: Works with district administrators to develop standards for bus purchases, preferred suppliers, and other transportation-related decisions.
• Training Development: Designs and implements an in-service training program for all transportation staff to meet state requirements and improve safety awareness.
• Routing & Scheduling: Utilizes transportation routing software to forecast and assign transportation services to students.
• Communication: Interprets and communicates transportation procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Record Keeping: Maintains accurate records on transportation-related data, including student eligibility, route mileage, traffic accidents, and special trip reports.
• Budget Management: Oversees a $9 million transportation budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Personnel Management: Conducts hiring, evaluations, and other administrative functions to ensure adequate staffing and maintain workforce efficiency.
• Supervision: Directly supervises multiple line managers and over 200 employees, ensuring performance and compliance with regulations.
• Safety & Incident Management: Investigates safety issues and traffic accidents, taking action to ensure a safe environment for both students and staff.
• District Leadership: Participates in district leadership meetings and makes recommendations to achieve district goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications
Skills

•  Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and teams effectively.
•  Proficient with standard office equipment and software applications.
•  Proficient with transportation technology including routing and GPS tools.
•  Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations related to student transportation.
•  Knowledge of transportation program planning, budgeting, and safety standards.

Abilities

•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
•  Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
•  Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders.

Experience

• Job-related experience within a transportation leadership role is required. Five (5) years experience in transportation supervision preferred.

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and CDL 

Benefits
FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance
• District-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Retirement

Family coverage, long-term disability, and life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Application Materials

Please complete the administrator application via the Francis Howell School District website. In addition, please attach the following items to your application:

• Letter of Interest addressed to Lisa Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer 
• Current Resume
• Three current letters of reference (preferred)

Timeline

•  Application deadline – October 24, 2025
•  Anticipated Committee screening interview date for selected candidates – November 5, 2025
•  Anticipated Stakeholder interview date for selected candidates - November 10, 2025
•  Anticipated Superintendent interview date for selected candidates – November 18, 2025
•  Anticipated hire date – November 20, 2025
•  Anticipated position start date – as early as December 1, 2025