Transportation Routing Specialist

We are DeKalb!

DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow.  Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world.  Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking a Routing Specialist!

What your day will look like:

• You will develop and implement school bus routes and schedules to provide transportation for students from home to school and back.
• Using computerized RouteFinder routing software, you will develop school bus routes within the framework of Board of Education policies and procedures..
• Rollover student’s personal and routing information at the end of each school year. Update, as needed, for the upcoming school year.
• Receive written, telephonic, and electronic requests from parents, school staff and transportation staff related to establishment, or change, in bus routes and bus stops.
• Publishes hard-copy routes for school buses to the drivers; issues updated routes and/or paperwork as and when student changes are made in regards to bus stop times or locations.
• Ensure that student load counts are balanced and driver responsibilities are equitable throughout the district.
• Assign buses to routes consistently while complying with district and/or department guidelines of bus overloading and length of ride times.
• Assist in the preparation of annual reports for school registration and student transportation assignments.
• Coordinate vocational school transportation and other specialized out of district school transportation.
• Maintain a system for receiving contacts from parents and others that will ensure response within 24 hours, and daily follow-up until the contact is closed.
• Sustain a system for obtaining the names of students affected by bus, or bus stop changes so that schools can receive timely information on which to base student database entries.
• Provide up-to-date maps and route sheets for substitute drivers to ensure successful route coverage in regular drivers’ absence. 
• Communicate with department and district employees, parents, and students using phone, radio, and email. . 
• Performs other related duties as assigned and needed.

Why we’ll love you:

• You have worked hard to earn a H.S. Diploma or equivalency.
• You have experience with New World payroll and invoicing system, PowerSchool student management system, and the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• You have experience with the operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You understand health and safety regulations and processes.

Why you’ll love us:

• Great opportunity to have a schedule that allows you to work and have the same working calendar as your children; or if you are retired, to find a new purpose in making a difference in the lives of children.
• Medical, Dental and Retirement Benefits!
• A fun, team focused environment where you are making a difference each day for children!

DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity.  We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect.  DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.