Routing Specialist, Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Possess a high school diploma or GED

* Possess and maintain a clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements preferred

* One (1) years' experience as a school bus driver or as a transportation professional preferred

* One (1) years' experience routing in public schools preferred

* One (1) years' technical experience preferred

* Ability to communicate with diverse internal and external publics, in both verbal and written formats

* Proficient in the use of personal computer, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, internet and departmental specific applications, etc.

* Ability to learn and efficiently utilize transportation services software and hardware

* Ability to read and understand documents including District policies and department guidelines

* Possess the ability to work under pressure and regularly meet deadlines

* Possess excellent customer service skills

* Competent in data management, record management, and general office procedures

* Ability to speak, read and understand the English language

* Ability to safely operate a school bus

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

244 days

SALARY/PAY GRADE:

$47,730 (BA-1)

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Develop and maintain the routing plan for regular education, special needs and special program responsibilities, including McKinney-Vento and Foster student programs, to ensure safe, timely, and efficient runs/routes in accordance with the Texas Education Agency and CFISD policies and department procedures

* Investigate internal route concerns, including direct observation of concern and electronic review of pertinent data

* Develop and oversee regular and consistent student assignments to routes and reports to campuses, maintaining stop pool stops, assigning and routing employee student shuttles, health notations on routes

* Support field trip operations as needed, including the billing process

* Access and utilize printed/electronic user manual for installed equipment/printers

* Maintain accurate, updated records of equipment inventory and customer support calls

* Communicate route plans and modifications to the transportation personnel and school personnel, through approved transportation software

* Communicate and collaborate with transportation personnel and school personnel to ensure appropriate routes are created to accommodate special needs student behaviors and their related equipment needs

* Maintain and support installed equipment and software as well as campus needs

* Troubleshoot driver/student  issues

* Create and maintain and student information system access for all drivers and campus users

* Answer and routing telephone calls

* Assist in the production of requested reports, such as on-time performance, scan reports, etc.

* Research and communicate issues and resolutions with school personnel

* Assist with the execution of state counts, state routes, and the compilation of data for Texas Education Agency reporting

* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required

* Serve as a substitute bus driver as needed

* Maintain a clean and orderly workstation

* Maintain confidentiality of information

* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

* Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress, continual sitting, and repetitive hand and arm motions.

Must be able to get on and off a school bus and drive a school bus.

Occasional exposure to noise, extreme temperatures, and vehicle fumes.

Final date to receive applications:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.