Pupil Transportation Director

Pupil Transportation Director

Position Description

About Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves more than 35000 students in 66 schools across an approximately 90-square-mile area in southwest Ohio. As a top-performing large urban district in Ohio CPS ranks in the top 2% statewide for student learning and growth offering families high-quality school options.

Our Districts innovative approach investment in caring educators and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success. These ensure preschool through 12th-grade students thrive and graduate ready for life.

Vision: CPS ensures equitable access to world-class education unlocking every students potential.

Mission: We educate all students with rigor and care fostering engaged citizens prepared for life.

Who We Seek: CPS seeks passionate innovative and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If youre committed to excellence and want to make a difference we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview

The Director of Pupil Transportation reporting to the Chief Operations Officer is responsible for leading and managing all student transportation services. This role ensures safe efficient and cost-effective transportation for eligible students attending public charter parochial and private schools within Cincinnati in accordance with district policies and state/federal regulations.

The Director oversees a $45M transportation budget vendor partnerships routing systems and departmental staff while developing policies and practices that prioritize student safety operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee the development and implementation of short- and long-range transportation plans.
• Provide leadership in designing safe efficient and cost-effective transportation policies and practices.
• Advise the Superintendent and district leadership on transportation issues including weather-related closures.
• Represent CPS in meetings hearings conferences and committees at the district community and state levels.
  
  

Operational Management

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department including routing scheduling and vendor management.
• Administer contracts evaluate RFPs and manage vendor performance on safety customer service and on-time performance.
• Oversee district compliance with federal and state transportation laws (ORC OAC CFR) and district policies.
• Implement and maintain routing and service management software systems (e.g. VersaTrans On Screen My Stop).
• Conduct routing studies and recommend school start times as appropriate.

Financial Stewardship

• Prepare administer and monitor transportation budgets totaling $45M.
• Ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and district fiscal policies.
• Manage reimbursements for eligible students in lieu of transportation services.

Data Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect and analyze complex transportation data to inform district decisions.
• Develop and present reports scorecards and recommendations to leadership and the Board of Education.
• Monitor and evaluate system performance implementing corrective actions as needed.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Hire supervise evaluate and develop transportation staff.
• Implement training and in-service programs for department staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement within the department.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as a liaison with school administrators families staff and community partners on transportation issues.
• Communicate effectively with district leadership the Board of Education and the public regarding emerging transportation matters.
• Provide exceptional customer service and timely responses to stakeholder inquiries and concerns.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors degree required (business transportation logistics preferred).
• Valid drivers license required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of pupil transportation leadership experience including supervisory responsibilities or ten (10) years in logistics with related leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Ohio Revised Code Ohio Administrative Code and federal vehicle safety regulations.
• Strong background in process design emergency planning vendor management and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in data analysis reporting and computerized routing systems.
• Exceptional organizational communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and work collaboratively across boundaries.

Salary & Benefits

• Contract Type: Administrator
• Salary Range: $XXXXXX- $XXXXXX . Competitive commensurate with experience (aligned with CPS administrative compensation schedule).
• Full benefits package including medical dental vision and retirement.

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on race color sex age religion national origin disability sexual orientation or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Required Experience:

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