Coordinator – Routing​/Special Needs

Special Needs Transportation Coordinator

Reports To:

Routing Manager

Duty Days: 238 Days (8 hours/day)

Wage/Hour Status:
Non-exempt

Pay Grade: A07

Date Revised: 05/26

Qualifications:

• College hours, high school diploma or GED
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S)
• School Bus Driver Certification
• Proficient in use of PC computer and Windows
• Working knowledge and understanding of EDULOG routing systems (preferred)
• Able to work productively with little supervision
• Pass annual physical in accordance with state law
• Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and district policy
• Able to read and interpret maps, map grids and routes
• Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for compiling data to produce transportation routing for our Special Needs population. Coordinate assignment of Special Needs students to Assistant Routers. Act as a point of contact for Special Needs routing for campuses and Transportation Centers. Provide ongoing routing changes to meet changing needs of the district and patrons. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department.

Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district, the students, and the community.

Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment Used:

School buses, emergency equipment (triangle reflectors, fire extinguisher, bodily fluids kit, etc.), two-way radio, wheelchair lift, securements, Personal computer, telephone, printer, copier, calculator and fax machine

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions. Prolonged driving and sitting. Frequent walking, standing, twisting, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension. Repetitive hand motions, moderate carrying, reaching. Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), vehicle fumes, noise and dust. Irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.