Description
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep Supervisory
Department: Transportation
Salary Schedule Non-Rep Supervisory
Employment Type: Classified Admin
Salary Range: $155,515 - $161,564
FLSA Status: Exempt
Adopted Date:
Hours per Day: 8.0
Revised Date: November 2025
Days per Year: 248 (+12 Holidays) = 260
Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.
South Kitsap Employees Will:
Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
South Kitsap School District: South Kitsap School District is the second-largest school district in Kitsap County and serves nearly 10,000 students within its 360 square miles. Our strategic goals focus on establishing uniformly high standards to meet the needs of all learners, effectively involving parents and community, and retaining quality staff. The District’s sixteen schools include ten elementary schools, three middle schools, one school of choice, one alternative learning center, and one four-year comprehensive high school. South Kitsap School District is proud to have knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated staff among the 1,200 employees, 700 of whom are teachers.
Summary: The Director of Transportation provides strategic leadership and vision for all student transportation services, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations across the district. Beyond overseeing essential functions such as routing, scheduling, fleet maintenance, compliance, budgeting, and staff performance. We are seeking a relational leader who builds trust, foster teamwork, and promotes a culture of high expectations, open communication, and continuous improvement. Experience in transportation is valuable but not required. We are looking for strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to serving students and staff are essential.
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
Five (5) years of leader experience in managing people, systems, or operations is essential; experience in transportation or logistics may be helpful but is not required.
Possesses strong communication skills and ability to effectively process conflict situations.
Possesses a strong work ethic, is reliable, and dependable.
Demonstrates a high level of organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
During inclement weather events, availability to drive designated routes and assess road and site conditions across the district.
Provide timely recommendations regarding school delays, early releases, or closures.to the Superintendent or designee.
Ability to evaluate risk and develop/assess safety protocols for buses, staff, students.
Coordinate with neighboring districts, local agencies, and maintenance staff to ensure consistent and informed decisions.
A completed applicant file MUST include:
Completed District Administrative Classified Online Application
Cover Letter
Resume
Copies of Transcripts (Unofficial)
Administrator Confidential Professional Reference Forms (2), included within application
Completed Applicant Disclosure statement, included within application
Three letters of reference included within application
Current Department of Licensing Driver Abstract
The Individual selected as the Director of Transportation will have successfully demonstrated the ability to:
Provide leadership in the implementation of the District’s vision and assist with leading the organization with a focus on the future;
Provide leadership from a perspective of collaboration and team orientation; assist in fostering a positive climate and staff morale, both within the department and throughout the District;
Promote and understand the change process, with a focus on the future needs of students and organizational development;
Participate in District administrative professional development activities and assist in designing, coordinating, and implementing classified professional development opportunities;
Recognize and focus on implementation of best transportation practices;
Direct the District’s vehicle maintenance and transportation operations in order to implement safe, efficient, and effective support service to the education program facilities;
Demonstrate skills at budgeting and financial matters, including budget proposals and documentation, as well as staffing allocations and related project planning activities. Perform supervisory functions related to assigned personnel including, but not limited to, applicant screening and hiring processes, staff assignment supervision, staff training, staff evaluation, labor relations, and related supervisory duties;
Respond to emergency situations involving transportation operations;
Participate in the District’s student and employee safety program for ensuring a safe educational and working environment, and compliance with district, State, and Federal laws and regulations regarding safety in the public-school environment;
Implement safety programs for reduction of accidents. Value diversity and encourage and promote others;
Manage an automated routing system;
Promote a collaborative working environment.
Competencies:
Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;
Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;
Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;
Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;
Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;
Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work completed;
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision; follows policies and procedures.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free environment, and in varying atmospheric conditions. Work environments during outreach events may include businesses, school districts, and industry worksites.
Health Benefits Information:
Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.
For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.
Application Process: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.
Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.
PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.
Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application, and all supporting documents, must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.
If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or email skjobs@skschools.org
The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.
The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Cristin Blaskowitz,
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3625
blaskowitz@skschools.org
Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Monica Zuber,
Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
zuber@skschools.org
South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.
All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.
The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.
Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
Requirements
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
Five (5) years of leader experience in managing people, systems, or operations is essential; experience in transportation or logistics may be helpful but is not required.
Possesses strong communication skills and ability to effectively process conflict situations.
Possesses a strong work ethic, is reliable, and dependable.
Demonstrates a high level of organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
During inclement weather events, availability to drive designated routes and assess road and site conditions across the district.
Provide timely recommendations regarding school delays, early releases, or closures.to the Superintendent or designee.
Ability to evaluate risk and develop/assess safety protocols for buses, staff, students.
Coordinate with neighboring districts, local agencies, and maintenance staff to ensure consistent and informed decisions.
A completed applicant file MUST include:
