Assistant Director of Transportation, East Valley School District, 1.0 FTE

All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest resume two references two letters of recommendation and any additional applicable documentation. Interviews for this position are scheduled for November 5 2025.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Transportation District

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8.0 hours per day hours vary depending on district needs beginning immediately after hire 260 days per year

Salary: $80834 - $93709 annually depending on placement

Contract: This is a continuing position District Non-Represented

Benefits:Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Transportation or designee the Assistant Director will provide assistance to support the management of all operations of the Transportation Department which provides for safe and economical transportation in support of the school districts instructional and activity programs. This position will be required to assist coordinate and fill in for the director of transportation during periods of absence.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Ability to handle complex duties at the same time demonstrating leadership and organizational skills while working effectively under pressure.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and provide timely response.
• Ability to operate computers using Word Excel routing software etc.
• Knowledge of Federal State and local laws pertaining to student transportation.
• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality.
• Assist in developing and administering a transportation program to meet all of the requirements of the daily instructional program and co-curricular activities.
• Maintain the student disciplinary process in order to ensure safe transportation.
• View and process videos as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison with parents and district staff for complaints and special requests.
• Assist in all department evaluations of personnel including on-route evaluations.
• Supervise and administer the driver-training program and the Districts Type II program.
• Assist with scheduling and oversee dispatching and front-office functions; work cooperatively with administrators and supervisors to ensure excellent customer service.
• Responsible for assisting in establish all regular bus routes schedules and stops.
• Assist in developing route maps for drives schools programs and activities as appropriate.
• Oversee and assist as needed in preparing and updating bus routes/schedules in the district including trips.
• Work with designated staff to meet routing assignments and provide information to schools in a timely manner.
• Maintain safety standards in conformance with state federal and insurance regulations.
• Coordinate quality control preventative and corrective maintenance and repair on all vehicles ensuring all current safety regulations are met.
• Assists in the diagnosis and appropriate method of repair on school district vehicles including road side assistance.
• Advises the Director on fleet needs including major bus/vehicle repair purchase and replacement planning.
• Coordinate the maintenance of current vehicle and parts inventory records as well as work orders using the District provided maintenance software program.
• Assist with collecting data for all required state reports and accomplish this in an accurate timely manner.
• Conduct accident investigations and assist with accident report to appropriate agencies.
• Audit routes and stops for safety and efficiency.
• Daily assignments and dispatching of drivers for regular special needs and extra activities.
• Assist with dispatch responsibilities including oversight and coordination as needed.
• Assist the director of transportation in checking road conditions and making recommendations during inclement weather as to whether buses shall run on approved regular routes emergency routes delayed start or not at all.
• Brief drivers on special requirements road conditions and routing.
• Supervises the performance of all transportation staff assigns and reviews work of all transportation staff and develops work schedules.
• Support the Director to design and deliver school bus driver training programs Type I and Type II which meet and/or exceed established standards to ensure driver competency.
• Conducts transportation training classes refresher classes and maintains all documentation on transportation staff training and certification.
• Assists with expenditures in established budgets. May determine and recommends all transportation budgetary needs such as labor materials supplies equipment and contracted services.
• Assists with preparing requisitions and specifications for contracted work and services. Assists in the preparation and processing of bid documents.
• Assists in conducting staff interviews and recommending new hires/transfers; evaluates trains approves staff leaves and overtime and disciplines assigned staff when necessary.
• Communicates with other district departments general public community groups and outside agencies to ensure compliance with public health safety and district regulations.
• Routinely check buildings grounds and equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safety.
• Must be able to work various shifts when required as a result of extra-curricular activities or emergencies. Must be available on an emergency call-out basis.
• Must be neat clean and dress appropriately.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules administrative regulations and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations maintained in an attractive and clean condition and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism equipment breakage weather conditions etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues members of the public and students.
• Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Essential Physical Demands:

This list of essential physical demands is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following demands:

• Must possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door and emergency exits in the event of an emergency.
• Must be in good physical health capable of lifting up to 50lbs working at various heights and perform various types of physical labor in the performance of maintaining a school bus putting on and taking off chains in inclement weather and assisting students.
• Maintain the ability to stand reach lift bend kneel stoop climb push pull and lift items weighing 50lbs or less.
• Required to stand and walk use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and be able to hear or talk to others.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Preference for five (5) or more years of progressively responsible student transportation experience including crew supervision.
• Ability to effectively supervise assigned personnel with varied skills skill levels and shift hours; maintain a productive and efficient team relationship and properly utilize personnel administration tools such as evaluations disciplinary action and training to improve performance.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Must be able to operate tools power or hand which is related to performing any of the essential job functions.

• Must have a basic understanding of general school bus maintenance.
• Must be pleasant cooperative and able to work with students teaching staff co-workers and the public.
• Knowledge of proper English grammar spelling and usage in both oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to upgrade skills to maintain the highest level of efficiency and high quality work.
• Flexible in learning new concepts cooperates with others and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Gains the respect and confidence of students parents and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor behavior and attire.
• Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and for solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students colleagues parents and administrators in a confidential manner.

• Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility high-stress tolerance reliability punctuality dependability and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
• Ability to organize set priorities meet deadlines make sound decisions attention to detail and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job without the need for constant supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Random drug testing is required by law.
• Current Class B Washington State drivers license with a passenger/school bus endorsement.
• Current Washington State bus drivers authorization or the ability to obtain.
• School bus driver trainer certified or the ability to obtain.
• High School diploma or equivalent (documentation required at time of application).
• Required to have a valid First Aid card including CPR and training for HIV/AIDS procedures.

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

• Valid Washington State drivers license or evidence of mobility.
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

Evaluation:

The Assistant Director of Transportation shall be evaluated periodically by the assistant superintendent or designee pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employees performance of the above essential job functions essential physical demands and desired skills.

Classification History:

Job description developed: April 2016 mmr

Job description revised: Sept 2025 jls

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Brian Talbott 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1 Spokane Valley WA 99216 Phone: ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1 Spokane Valley WA 99216 Phone: Section 504 Coordinator: Heather Awbery 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1 Spokane Valley WA 99216 Phone:

Required Experience:

Director