Los Angeles Unified School District

Director of Transportation and Risk Management 8 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 12 month position 228 days/yr - Great Benefits including retirement!

Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in transportation and risk management roles
  • Proven leadership skills in managing teams and operations
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
  • Experience in emergency preparedness and response planning
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives for transportation and risk management
  • Oversee transportation services, including routing and scheduling
  • Manage vehicle maintenance and fleet operations
  • Conduct accident investigations and implement safety practices
  • Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple domains

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the school community
  • Collaborative work environment focused on safety and continuous improvement
  • Direct supervision from the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
  • Position is not eligible for union representation, allowing for greater flexibility in management
  • Potential skills assessment as part of the hiring process
Full Job Description
Job Summary

If you are ready to lead important work that directly supports a safe, efficient, and thriving school community, we encourage you to apply.
The Director of Transportation and Risk Management is a key District leader with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the safety, well-being, and daily experience of our learners, employees, and community. This position provides strategic leadership for transportation, fleet operations, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and risk management.
The Director leads a dedicated team and oversees essential operations including transportation services, vehicle maintenance, routing and scheduling, field trips, accident investigations, and regulatory compliance. The role also leads efforts to strengthen safety practices, prepare for emergencies, reduce risk, and ensure the District meets evolving federal, state, and local requirements.
This is an opportunity for a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong teams, and making systems work better. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, organization, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety, service, and continuous improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

This is a Director position and is not eligible to be represented by a bargaining unit. This position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.

A skills test/writing prompt may be given as part of the screening process.

This position will remain open until filled, but first review of applications will be Monday, September 30, 2026.

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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