About this role
<p>Location: Central Bus Repair & Dist. </p> <p>Department: Transportation AM- Central C1 U3 </p> <p>Area:District Wide </p> <p>Contract Months:12 </p> <p>Salary Range: $60,000.00 <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span>–</span></span></span> $80,000.00 </p> <p>Academic Year: 25-26 </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">JOB SUMMARY</H2> </div><div><p> The Transportation Unit Leader serves as a frontline operations leader within HISD’s Transportation Department, directly overseeing the daily performance and compliance of approximately 20 bus drivers and transportation attendants. This position plays a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and student-centered transportation services that support the district’s instructional mission.</p> <p>Aligned with HISD’s high-performance culture and commitment to equity, the Transportation Unit Leader is responsible for monitoring attendance, supporting fleet readiness, addressing student-specific needs, and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. This role ensures daily operations meet the district’s expectations for service reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe student travel.<br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</H2> </div><div><p>1. Monitor Attendance & Time Compliance<br> • Track and oversee clock-in/out activity to ensure staff punctuality and attendance accuracy.<br> • Review timekeeping reports, resolve discrepancies, and monitor overtime to manage direct and indirect labor hours effectively.<br> 2. Ensure Fleet Readiness & Operational Coordination<br> • Collaborate with the Fleet Department to confirm all assigned buses are road-ready each day.<br> • Ensure drivers complete pre-trip inspections, follow vehicle cleanliness protocols, maintain appropriate fuel levels, and park according to terminal procedures.<br> 3. Support Safe Transportation for Special Populations<br> • Help implement transportation procedures tailored to students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).<br> • Reinforce staff understanding of medical, behavioral, or physical accommodations required for specific student riders.<br> 4. Promote Student Safety & Attendant Development<br> • Support and train attendants in student supervision and safety practices during transport.<br> • Participate in professional development and departmental training to remain informed and responsive to student needs.<br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED</H2> </div><div><p>5. Complete Administrative & Compliance Functions<br> • Maintain accurate records and support clerical tasks related to routing, service delivery, and operational tracking.<br> • Prepare monthly schedules and generate reports that support documentation requirements, including those tied to Medicaid reimbursement.<br> 6. Provide Operational Flexibility & Coverage<br> • Secure substitute coverage for driver absences and be available to operate routes during emergencies or staff shortages, ensuring uninterrupted student transportation.<br> 7 Foster Effective Communication & Team Engagement<br> • Promote respectful, two-way communication with drivers and attendants to build trust, alignment, and shared accountability.<br> • Collaborate with dispatch, terminal leadership, and Transportation Coordinators to address challenges and improve overall service quality.<br> 8. Perform Other Duties as Assigned<br> • Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and professionalism in supporting additional tasks or projects that contribute to the department’s mission of safe, reliable service for all HISD students.<br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">EDUCATION</H2> </div><div><p> Associate’s Degree, preferred.</p> <p>*Applicants who do not meet these qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experience that indicate potential for success in this role.<br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORK EXPERIENCE</H2> </div><div><p> 3 -5 years of related job experience.<br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION</H2> </div><div><p>• Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement, Texas School Bus Driver Certification and Federal DOT certification within 60 days.<br>• Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record. <br> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES</H2> </div><div><p>• Regularly manages staff in the completion of large-scale projects or a very closely related set of projects/initiatives often spanning multiple disciplines. <br> • Receives strategies and broad departmental objectives from senior leadership; establishes operational objectives and work plans; delegates assignments to subordinate management and staff. <br> • Allocates resources according to priorities and serves as the primary decision maker regarding hiring, performance and budget.<br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT</H2> </div><div><p>• Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. <br> • Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. <br> • Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. <br> • Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities. <br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">BUDGET AUTHORITY</H2> </div><div><p>• Advice on budget development for department. <br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">PROBLEM SOLVING</H2> </div><div><p>• Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. <br> • Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. <br> • May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters. <br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">IMPACT OF DECISIONS</H2> </div><div><p>N/A</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS</H2> </div><div><p>• Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level.<br> • Interactions include schools, non-school departments, central office, senior, and executive management. </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS</H2> </div><div><p>• Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department.<br> • Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. <br> • Monitors customer service standards. <br> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS</H2> </div><div><p>• Valid Texas driver’s license with applicable insurance coverage. <br> • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals <br> • Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting <br> • Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching <br> • Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) <br> • Environment: Prolonged or irregular hours, including some weekends; frequent districtwide travel <br> • Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress, fast-paced <br> <br> </p> </div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. </p>