JOB
As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.
The Transportation Manager – provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all aspects of district transportation services, including daily operations, routing and dispatch, fleet management, driver recruitment and training, and safety and regulatory compliance. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services in accordance with district policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The position establishes and maintains effective communication within the Transportation Department and with students, parents/guardians, community members, vendors, and district and school-based administrators. This position reports to the Director of Transportation.
This position will officially begin on July 1, 2027. Time spent from August 2026 through June 2027 will be project-based work, paid hourly, for any planning meetings that will be required throughout these months outside of the normal workday.
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Contract Type: Continuing (260 Days/12 Months)
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Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
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Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
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Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.
SALARY RANGE: $126,846 - $151,461 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Leadership, Supervision, and Staffing
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Supervise, train, evaluate, and support transportation department personnel, including drivers, dispatchers, and support staff.
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Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain personnel to meet operational, safety, budgetary, and service requirements.
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Plan, prioritize, assign work, and conduct performance evaluations in alignment with district policies, labor agreements, and applicable laws.
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Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Operations, Routing, and Dispatch
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Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and dispatching of buses for home-to-school routes, field trips, extracurricular activities, and special trips.
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Coordinate the development and implementation of routing scenarios to maximize efficiency, on-time performance, safety, and capacity.
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Review and recommend route and schedule revisions based on student demographics, safety considerations, bus capacity, time constraints, and specialized needs, including McKinney-Vento and after-school transportation.
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Respond to and support resolution of operational disruptions, emergencies, and after-hours transportation issues.
Fleet and Logistics Management
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Ensure all district vehicles are maintained to meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.
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Oversee fleet maintenance programs, inspections, preventative maintenance schedules, and accurate service and repair records.
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Manage vehicle lifecycles including acquisition, replacement planning, repair-versus-replace analysis, and compliance with safety and emissions standards.
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Monitor and maintain required registrations, certifications, and inspections for vehicles and equipment.
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Manage fuel consumption, logistics budgets, and vendor contracts; identify and implement cost-containment strategies.
Training, Safety, and Compliance
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Develop, implement, and oversee driver onboarding, orientation, training, and certification programs in compliance with Washington State and federal requirements.
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Ensure ongoing driver licensing, endorsements, certifications, and renewals are current and accurately documented.
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Conduct driver evaluations, ride-alongs, and route observations to ensure compliance with safety, operational, and student management standards.
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Lead safety audits, accident and incident investigations, and corrective action processes; implement defensive driving and risk-reduction programs.
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Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and all applicable transportation safety regulations.
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Implement district student discipline policies related to transportation, including age-appropriate student safety and behavior training.
Communication, Compliance, and Reporting
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Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to resolve transportation concerns, complaints, and service issues.
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Collaborate with district administrators, school leaders, labor representatives, students, families, and community partners to support transportation services.
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Prepare and maintain written materials including reports, procedures, bid specifications, correspondence, cost analyses, and regulatory documentation.
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Support development and revision of transportation-related policies and procedures.
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district laws, regulations, and policies.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
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Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.
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Benefits Highlights:
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
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Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
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Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
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School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
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Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
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See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits
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A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Other district contacts:
Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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