Assistant Manager, Transportation

Assistant Manager, Transportation

Full time • San José Unified School District

Job Details

Salary

$140,584.00 - $140,584.00 per year

Subjects

Assistant Manager Classified

The impact you will have: The Transportation Department oversees all aspects of student transportation, an essential service for many of our students. Our drivers must provide a safe, reliable, and positive experience to and from school so students arrive ready to learn and in a positive frame of mind. 

The department works in close collaboration with other district departments, school sites, families, and outside agencies to ensure transportation services are safe, timely, and responsive to student needs. Just as importantly, the department fosters a welcoming, secure, and fair work environment for employees—an approach that directly contributes to positive experiences for the students we serve.

The Assistant Manager of Transportation supports the Manager of Transportation in supervising and coordinating a diverse team that includes school bus and van drivers, dispatchers and schedulers, state-certified school bus instructors, mechanics, and clerical staff. This role is integral to ensuring that student transportation services are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Working collaboratively, the Assistant Manager helps optimize student routes and ensures drivers receive the training, guidance, and ongoing support needed to consistently exceed expectations. Because the SJUSD Transportation Department serves a significant number of students with special needs, this position requires demonstrated knowledge and experience working effectively with students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

The Assistant Manager also engages regularly with parents and guardians, including those who may be experiencing frustration or concern. These interactions require patience, empathy, and professionalism, with a focus on building trust and fostering positive, collaborative relationships with families.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in student transportation.

Further information on the responsibilities of this role is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/AssistantManager.

Who you are: A reliable professional who is collaborative, applies sound judgment, and is committed to supporting our students, staff, and families. You work well independently, as well as within a team. You have strong communication skills and are able to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders.

What you need for this position:

• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors

When will you hear back from us: Within fourteen days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to Wendy Funes at wfunes@sjusd.org.

AB-2534 Employment History

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.

Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and a supportive system. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks! Our Chief of Police will receive a mac laptop and have onsite technology support.

Note to internal applicants: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. We encourage you to submit a letter of introduction outlining your interest in this role.

Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.

San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: 

For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: 

Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 ext. 13224 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For facilities or other ADA complaints:

Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126