TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington  98512
360-709-7020

Substitute Assistant Transportation Supervisor
TRANSPORTATION

Schedule: Varies/On-Call
Temporary; 2026-27 School Year
DAILY RATE OF PAY: $370
Benefit Information
 
This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. However, for best consideration, all application materials should be received by the Tumwater School District’s Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2026.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

JOB SUMMARY: The Tumwater School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Substitute Assistant Supervisor – Transportation Department. This position provides temporary administrative and supervisory presence during the temporary planned or emergency absences of permanent transportation department leadership. The Substitute Assistant Supervisor is a leadership administrative position, and helps ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient daily operation of student transportation throughout the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework or leadership experience in logistics/transportation preferred).
Previous experience in student transportation operations, dispatching, or supervisory role preferred. Previous experience in school district and/or public sector staff supervision and administration preferred.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to remain calm and decisive during high-stress or emergent situations.
Willingness and ability to learn and implement district transportation policies, procedures, and practices, bus safety regulations and practices, and routine dispatch operations.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Commercial Driver's License - Class B with Passenger/School Bus Endorsements preferred, but not required.
Must pass standard district criminal history background and fingerprint check.

CONTRACT: Schedule varies based on district need; hours are intermittent and on-call. Depending on circumstances, assignments may be multiple weeks at a time, or only a day or two. Paid on daily rate.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision & Staff Support: Provide temporary supervision to classified department staff—including bus drivers, routers, dispatchers, mechanics, support staff, and technicians—to ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school daily, as well as during extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
Community & Parent Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact to professionally handle parent complaints, special requests, and general inquiries from community members.
Emergent Incident Management: Assist in responding to and managing emergent operational situations, including arranging coverage/driver substitutes on short notice, responding to traffic or weather incidents, and addressing student disciplinary incidents on buses.
Video Review & Incident Follow-Up: Support the department in reviewing bus video footage to investigate complaints, incidents, or safety concerns, and coordinate appropriate response and follow-up actions with the permanent supervisor.
General Supervisory Presence: Maintain general administrative oversight, operational stability, and supervisory presence across the transportation facility during the temporary absence of permanent supervisory staff.

RESPONSIBLE TO AND EVALUATED BY: Supervisor of Transportation / Operations Leadership
SCHEDULE: Temporary / On-Call / Intermittent Hours
SALARY: Tumwater School District Salary Schedule – Daily Rate $370

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Tumwater School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Washington State law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact EdJobsNW at (360) 464-6855 or email EdJobsNW@esd113.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Officer – Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, meagan.dawson@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Title IX Coordinator – Wendy Bromley, 360-709-7020, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator – Deena Alley, 360-709-7030, deena.alley@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Address - 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.

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