Executive Director of Transportation

JobID: 19940

Position Type:
Executive/Executive Director

Date Posted:
3/31/2026

Location:
OKCPS Central Office

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Position Purpose

The Executive Director of Transportation provides strategic leadership and management oversight for the Transportation Department. This role directs all aspects of student transportation logisticsincluding scheduling, dispatching, and fleet maintenancewhile managing safety training, technology systems, and financial reporting. As a key member of the operations leadership team, the Executive Director of Transportation will ensure safe, efficient, and student-ready learning environments through cross-functional excellence and adherence to district policy.

Core Leadership Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Great Learning (Instructional Infrastructure)

Oversees the operational infrastructure of the transportation department to ensure safe, equitable, and conducive learning environments.
Implements responsive systems for student transportation logistics, including schedules, routes, and driver assignments.
Conducts continuous analyses of vehicle and driver assignments to maximize the use of driver time and capacity.
Ensures the department operates the fleet in a safe manner to protect instructional time.

Great People (Talent Development)

Builds a high-performing transportation team through equitable recruitment, professional learning, and succession planning.
Provides leadership development and coaching for transportation directors, managers, and direct reports.
Models a culture of accountability, equity, and service excellence across all transportation teams.

Great Systems (Support & Accountability)

Oversees the design and monitoring of budgeting, procurement, and logistics systems within the transportation unit.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT and federal school transportation laws.
Drives fiscally responsible implementation of fleet upgrades and technology infrastructure
Develops performance dashboards and operational metrics to continuously monitor and improve service delivery reliability.

Great Culture (Service & Equity)

Serves as a key advisor to the COO on the operational impacts of transportation initiatives.
Creates systems for transparency and responsive customer service to schools, staff, and families regarding route changes or issues.
Ensures transportation teams are data-driven and student-centered in all decision-making.
Reinforce the culture of shared leadership and continuous improvement through training, feedback, and systems review.

Key Focus Areas

Safe, reliable, and equitable transportation systems for every school.
Timely delivery of services that protect instructional time.
Transparent management of transportation budgets and capital projects.
Cross-functional integration of transportation with school safety and nutrition services.
Equity in transportation access across all communities and schools.

Performance Indicators

95%+ on-time service delivery for transportation requests.
100% compliance with all regulatory, audit, and safety requirements.
Documented evidence of equitable service access across schools.
Quarterly Cabinet monitoring confirms alignment of operations to district goals.
Year-over-year increases in principal/staff satisfaction with transportation support.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Planning, Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 12 years' experience in operational leadership, with experience managing people and processes.
Strong knowledge of applicable laws and DOT regulations, including routing and fleet maintenance.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Possession of a valid operator's driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

Master's degree or MBA in a relevant field.
Experience in K-12 public education or urban school districts.
Fluency in performance management systems and ERP tools (e.g., Munis, SAP).
Knowledge of Oklahoma bond law and federal transportation regulations.

Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Adequate manual dexterity and vision to complete administrative tasks using a computer.
Ability to interact professionally via phone, in person, and in high-stakes situations.
Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs), walking building sites, and standing for extended periods.
May work under tight deadlines and outside traditional hours to meet project and operational demands.

Work Environment:

Hybrid environment including district offices, schools, and project sites throughout the Oklahoma City metro area.
May include extended hours, weekend responsibilities, and emergency response.
Requires presence at Board meetings, community engagement events, and site inspections.
Office duties will be performed in a well-lit, climate-controlled setting.

Note: This job description reflects core expectations and may be modified by the Superintendent or Board to reflect evolving district needs.

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

FSLA Status: Exempt

Compensation: Schedule 802 - salary is dependent upon experience

Work Days: 242

FTE: 100

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and the Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

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