Transportation Coordinator - Dispatcher

Position Objective The position of Transportation Coordinator – Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of coordination of dispatch activities for buses and bus drivers for the safe and timely transportation of students.

Position Objective The position of Transportation Coordinator – Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of coordination of dispatch activities for buses and bus drivers for the safe and timely transportation of students.

Commitment To Equity The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Coordinates field and athletic trips with the schools; providing cost estimates; managing changes and cancellations; arranging school buses, charter buses, and drivers.
• Coordinates and provides support to drivers with routes, trips and bidding, maps and directions, buses and equipment, policies and procedures.
• Resolves transportation problems and maintains effective public relations with parents, drivers and district employees.
• Assigns properly equipped buses based on special needs of students to be transported; reviews equipment needs and makes recommendations.
• Investigates complaints; directs emergency procedures; documents events and allegations;
• Relieves drivers as necessary; prepares reports and recommendations.
• Reviews payroll records submitted by drivers; authorizes pay.
• May be required to back-up other coordinator position duties, including but not limited to; training and support of drivers, public and student relations, and other prescribed coordinator duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Transportation Manager.

• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience within a transportation department
• Previous experience as a school bus driver

• Experience in a lead or supervisory role
• School district experience preferred
• School district dispatching/routing experience

• Private experience may be substituted for school district experience
• Other experience may be substituted for lead or supervisory experience

• Valid Washington state school bus driver's license; commercial license with passenger endorsement must be obtained within the first 180 calendar days of employment
• Valid Department of Transportation physical card
• First Aid and CPR certification

• Possesses basic knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules and regulations and district policies and procedures relating to the transportation of students
• Demonstrates a familiarity with area streets, highways and district boundaries
• Has basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements
• Ability to operate computer software as required for the position

• Reads and understands maps
• Possesses effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possesses personal organizing skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates driving skills for various bus models
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal

• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Ability to multi-task.

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