DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
JobID: 7155Position Type:ADMINISTRATOR CLASSIFIED/DIRECTOR-TRANSPORTATIONDate Posted:4/29/2026Location:SUPERINTENDENT`S OFFICEDate Available:07/01/2026Closing Date:05/13/2026Additional Information: Show/HidePosition Information:Position FTE:Employee Calendars 1.0 FTE Position Type:Classified; *Administrative Contract Annualized Salary:* 25/26 SY $171,977 - $189,830*/ year* prorated based on FTE and contract lengthContractual Start Date: 07/01/2026 or ASAPHighline Public Schools is seeking a Director of Transportation to join our Transportation team starting this July!POSITION SUMMARY:Highline Public Schools is seeking a Director of Transportation to join our district operations division leadership team, for an immediate vacancy. The Director of Transportation works under the direction of the Executive Director of Foundational Support, to lead the department's commitment to transport students safely and efficiently inside and outside Highline School District boundaries. As the Director of Transportation, this position is designed to establish and develop operational systems and solutions for safe and effective operations.The ideal candidate brings a strong leadership foundation, ensuring clear systems and structures to support staff across the department to fulfill the department's key function: safe and efficient access to learning environments. They maintain knowledge of state and federal school transportation laws and a strong understanding of the rules and regulations governing budgeting including McKinney-Vento and foster programs. They have experience in personnel management including staff development, labor relations and collective bargaining compliance. The successful candidate has strong communication skills and demonstrates ability to build successful working relationships with staff, parents, and students, supporting a linguistically and ethnically diverse community. They directly supervise and evaluate staff and are committed to building a strong workplace culture of belonging as they lead recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce in alignment with the beliefs and policies of the district.Please note the following hiring timeline: This position will close at 11:30pm on May 13th. HR minimum qualification screening and district phone screening will take place on a rolling basis through May 18th, followed by site-base screening. Interviews will be conducted in person, targeting the week of May 25th. Finalist candidates will be invited to a final interview.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's Degree or Central Washington University Pupil Transportation Management Training Certification; and* Six (6) years of management or supervisory experienceADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* All certificates, licenses, endorsements and permits as required for this position by state and local authorities.PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:Experience with pupil transportationResidency in Highline Public School DistrictWashington State School Bus Driver Certificate plus CDL, Class B with P1 and S endorsementsSchool Bus Driver Instructor Certification (DITC)For a full job description, please see the attachment.BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here!OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.Attachment(s):* Dir Transportation 2025-07-09 (2).pdf