Assistant Director of Transportation - Student Safety %26 Support (SSS)

Job OverviewThe Assistant Director of Transportation - Student Safety & Support (SSS) provides districtwide leadership for Student Safety & Support within Transportation by ensuring safe, supportive, and consistent student transportation experiences across all transportation centers. This role leads student behavior support systems, staff training, campus collaboration, and intervention strategies that directly impact student success, safety, and service reliability on school buses. The Assistant Director serves as the primary authority for transportation-related student support, behavioral intervention, and safety alignment, partnering closely with transportation leadership, campuses, Student Services, and Safety & Security.Position DescriptionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesStudent Safety, Behavior Support & Transportation ReadinessLead the district's Student Safety & Support framework for all transportation servicesEnsure student behavior support strategies are consistently implemented across transportation centersProvide direct intervention support on routes identified as high-need or high-riskServe as an escalation point for complex student behavior, safety, or service issuesSupport safe transportation operations through on-route observation, feedback, and interventionOperational Alignment & Campus CollaborationMaintain regular communication with transportation center leadership to identify student support needsPartner with campuses, Special Education teams, and Student Services to align transportation strategies with student IEPs and behavior plansParticipate in IEP meetings and campus conferences as requiredServe as Transportation's subject-matter expert on student behavior and safetyTraining, Coaching & Staff DevelopmentLead the development and delivery of student behavior and safety training for drivers, attendants, and supervisorsProvide CPI and de-escalation training specific to the school bus environmentSupport onboarding and ongoing development of transportation staff related to student managementModel appropriate behavior intervention techniques and professional conductData, Compliance & Program OversightCollect, analyze, and interpret data related to student behavior incidents on busesEnsure compliance with federal, state, district, and department guidelinesMaintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to student safety and supportSupport the development and enforcement of transportation policies related to student conductLeadership, Communication & District EngagementProvide regular updates and recommendations to the Executive Director and department leadershipCommunicate clearly and professionally with parents, campuses, and community stakeholdersSupport district initiatives and transportation improvement effortsMaintain confidentiality and professionalism at all timesSupervisory ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and functional oversight to Student Safety & Support staff and assigned specialistsSupport evaluation, coaching, and performance management of staff involved in student supportCollaborate with leadership on staffing strategies related to student needsQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree preferredTexas educator certification preferredMid-management, special education, or student services certification preferredCrisis Prevention Intervention Certification required, or must obtain within 90 days upon the first available sessionValid Texas Drivers LicenseMinimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in education, transportation, or student servicesExperience working with students with disabilities and behavioral challenges, strongly preferredExperience supporting large, multi-site operational environments, preferredAdvanced knowledge of student behavior management, safety practices, and support systemsDemonstrated ability to lead district-wide initiatives and cross-functional teamsStrong understanding of special education transportation needs and student accommodationsExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to manage high-stress, emotionally charged situations with professionalismProven skills in training, coaching, and performance accountabilityStrong organizational, documentation, and data-analysis skillsCommitment to district policies, procedures, confidentiality, and student-centered servicePhysical Requirements/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to maintain emotional control in stressful, high-demand situations with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. Responsibilities are performed in a variety of environments, including indoor office settings, outdoor locations, and school buses. The role involves exposure to noise, varying weather conditions, and transportation-related environments. Irregular hours may be required, including evenings and weekends, to support operational needs.