Transportation and Scholar Support Coordinator

Position Description

Transportation and Scholar Support Coordinator

Organization:
One City Schools, Inc.

Location:

Pleasant T. Rowland Leadership Campus, Madison, Wisconsin

Scope:
Primary focus on daily transportation for scholars experiencing homelessness, including before- and after-school program transportation; secondary, scheduled support as an Instructional Float trained in UFLI phonics instruction

Reports to:

Chief Academic Officer

Key Collaborators: CAO, Director of Special Education, Chief Operating Officer; campus leadership and classroom teachers

Classification:
District staff | Non-instructional/instructional support | Non-Exempt | Full-time, 30 hours/week, school-year calendar

One City Schools is a K-8 charter school network in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to breaking cycles of achievement and opportunity gaps affecting children of color and under-resourced children. The organization operates three schools and serves as a model for 21st century equity-focused education reform. One City Schools leverages evidence-based educational frameworks including EL Education, CASEL-aligned social-emotional learning, TLAC strategies, and Habits of Character (Compassion, Risk, Integrity, Self-Respect, Persistence) to prepare all children from birth through higher education to tackle today's challenges, solve tomorrow's greatest problems, and lead successful, happy, and enriching lives as adults.

The Transportation and Scholar Support Coordinator ensures that scholars experiencing homelessness have safe, reliable, and timely transportation to and from school every day, and that they have the same access as their peers to before-school programming, after-school programming, athletics, and clubs. For many scholars and families, this role is a critical, trusted point of contact and a determining factor in whether a scholar can attend school and participate fully in the life of the school community.

• Transport students experiencing homelessness to school in time for a 7:50 AM arrival, and from school at the 3:30 PM dismissal
• Provide transportation for students experiencing homelessness who participate in the school's before-school program (7:00–7:50 AM) and after-school program (3:30–5:30 PM), both offered at no cost to families; adjust the daily schedule as needed to accommodate students using these windows
• Ensure students experiencing homelessness are offered the same opportunities to participate in after-school athletics and clubs as their peers, including transportation support so that participation is not limited by lack of transit
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with all students being transported
• Report any safety concerns regarding students to the Director of Special Education or Interim CPO
• Report any safety concerns regarding the vans or other vehicles to the COO

• Complete required training in the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) phonics program and apply it consistently in small-group and one-on-one instruction
• Provide classroom coverage during scheduled meetings, emergency absences, or brief teacher breaks to ensure instructional continuity
• Push into classrooms to deliver small-group phonics/literacy instruction, one-on-one student assistance, or character development support as directed by school leadership
• Assist with supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess to maintain a safe and orderly environment

• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks and report maintenance needs promptly
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date pick-up and drop-off route information for all…