Anticipated Opening for District Transportation Director

Region: Abe Lincoln
County: Macon
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Job Category: Unit Office/Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent
Salary/Benefits: The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, based on experience. Employee and dependent health care provided, IMRF eligible, 14 sick days, three personal days, and 20 vacation days on a year-long contract. Eligible to have non-district tuition waived for children for whom the employee is the legal guardian.
Scheduling: Year-long contract

Duties:

  • Oversees all of the Transportation Coordinator's duties and provides help where needed
  • Creates and monitors a strong culture that fosters appreciation and support
  • Handles issues with complaints, routing questions, and monitors boundary compliance.
  • Recommends new hires, promotions, and terminations for staffing needs.
  • Evaluates and oversees all transportation staff
  • Follow up on student bus discipline referrals with administrators including obtaining video as requested.
  • Scheduling of coverage for daily routes each day for drivers and bus aides
  • Scheduling of time off for drivers and bus aides
  • Finalizing timesheets
  • Driver and bus aide discipline
  • Routing questions or changes
  • Driver and bus aide disputes
  • Tracking of department budget
  • Facilitates the bidding process for purchases that are at the bidding threshold and provides recommendations.
  • Maintains Trip List Daily with appropriate details, including departure and return times.
  • Assigns drivers on the trip list from the Athletic Director or Administration and communicates that to the drivers
  • Creates trip sheets for designated trips on designated days
  • Communicates with district road commissioners.
  • Participates in administrative team meetings and meets with building administrators and the athletic director regularly
  • Communicates with all necessary parties regarding routing and other transportation issues
  • Files and maintains accident reports
  • Monitors compliance with all Board, ROE, and ISBE compliance
  • Processes annual transportation claim for ISBE
  • Other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Hold a valid Illinois Driver’s License and a valid CDL Class B motor vehicle license.
  • Previous experience working in a transportation-related field is preferred but not required.
  • Problem-solving to come up with solutions
  • Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable / courteous manner.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, and the general public.
  • Professionally enforce school regulations and policies.
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as expected of all staff members.

School District Link: https://www.mfschools.net/
Job Posting Date: 06/10/2025
Application Deadline: 06/20/25
Start Date: Upon Hire or when available

How to Apply

External and Internal Candidates: Please email the following items to Adam Ibbotson, Maroa-Forsyth Superintendent: letter of interest, resume including two professional references, copy of driver’s license, and a completed Maroa-Forsyth CUSD#2 application.

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Email for more information: Adam Ibbotson, adam.ibbotson@mfschools.net.