Transportation - Field Trip Coordinator

Transportation - Field Trip Coordinator position at Abilene ISD.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be willing to obtain a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements within a specified timeframe after hire.

• Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
• Maintain a professional work environment through positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance.
• Demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills.
• Use personal computer and software for field trip scheduling, develop spreadsheets and databases, and perform word processing.
• Read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals.
• Receive and give written and verbal instructions.
• Operate school bus.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• May be required to work weekends and evenings when needed.

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer and software.
• Good organizational skills.
• Coordinate and schedule contracted services to meet field trip program needs and district rental trucks; prepare billing paperwork.
• Maintain and manage field trip planning software program.
• Train transportation employees, campus sponsors, and administrators in the use of district’s field trip planning software.
• Develop and conduct training for drivers and attendants on field trip procedures and paperwork.
• Establish and maintain rapport and working relationships with transportation staff, campus personnel, and outside contractors.
• Compile, maintain, and file physical and electronic reports, records, and other required documents such as monthly field trip billing reports.
• Assist director and assistant director in development, evaluation, and enforcement of transportation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Serve as a substitute driver/monitor as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management