Assistant Manager, Transportation

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

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.

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

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.

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).