McKinney-Vento Liaison

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Job : 5962725

Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: McKinney-Vento Transportation Liaison

GRADE LEVEL: Grade 113.2

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-Month Contract 260 Days

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK LOCATION: Pupil Transportation

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Manager, Transportation Routing

SUMMARY

The McKinney-Vento Transportation Liaison plans, coordinates, implements, and monitors transportation services for students experiencing homelessness in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, applicable federal and state requirements, and school division policies. The position maintains the transportation routing database, develops and coordinates efficient routes and schedules, and processes transportation requests for primary and special activities, including pick-up and drop-off locations and service changes.

The Transportation Liaison maintains accurate and confidential student transportation records and works closely with transportation personnel, school administrators, McKinney-Vento staff, and transportation providers to ensure eligible students receive reliable and timely transportation that supports school stability, regular attendance, and academic success.

The Transportation Liaison serves as a primary point of contact for transportation-related matters involving McKinney-Vento students and their families, providing professional customer service and addressing transportation concerns promptly and effectively. Through strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration, the position ensures transportation services remain responsive

to changing student needs, promotes operational efficiency, and supports

equitable access to educational opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates, implements, and monitors transportation services for students eligible under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in accordance with applicable federal, state, and school division requirements and procedures.
• Plans and implements the school division's computerized transportation routing system and maintains accurate routing information in applicable transportation and student information systems.
• Analyzes student, transportation, and geographic data, including vehicle capacity, travel time, road systems, school locations, safety considerations, and student transportation needs, to develop efficient routes and schedules.
• Receives, reviews, processes, and monitors transportation requests for McKinney-Vento students, including requests resulting from changes in school placement, housing status, or transportation needs.
• Collaborates with district- and school-based exceptional education teams to coordinate specialized accommodations for students based on IEPs and 504 plans.
• Develops, evaluates, and implements route, stop, schedule, and service changes to accommodate changing student needs while promoting safety, efficiency, and continuity of transportation services.
• Conducts physical audits of routes and transportation stops as necessary to evaluate safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to established transportation procedures.
• Coordinates transportation requests for primary and special activities, as applicable, and adjusts routes and schedules to accommodate approved transportation needs.
• Maintains and distributes current route sheets, stop information, maps, schedules, and other routing materials to schools, transportation personnel, families, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Provides appropriate transportation and stop information to appropriate CFIT staff and responds to questions and concerns regarding McKinney-Vento transportation services.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for transportation-related matters involving McKinney-Vento students and their families, providing timely, professional, and responsive customer service.
• Collaborates with McKinney-Vento staff, school administrators, social workers, counselors, registrars, transportation personnel, and other school-based staff to identify and address transportation barriers that may affect school enrollment, attendance, stability, or academic success.
• Collaborates with division departments, local and state agencies,…