Route Coordinator

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for creating, informing, maintaining, and modifying school bus route schedules. Maintains communication with administrators and parents concerning bus route schedules.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B or Class A with Passenger and School Bus Driver   

Endorsements)

Texas School Bus Driver Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Conflict resolution skills

Possess skills necessary to operate personal computer and be willing to learn various software programs

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Supervise school bus routes for Department of Transportation

1. Develop, modify and maintain currency of all regular, special education, prekindergarten and bilingual bus routes in accordance with rules and regulations for the Texas Education Agency

1. Responsible for gathering all necessary information and preparation of TEA State Reports related to transportation.

1. Answer all queries from district patrons and school personnel regarding bus eligibility for students, as well as coordinating and distributing all bus information and schedules to district schools

1. Supervise and coordinate the scheduling of state directed student counts to determine average annual ridership

1. Assist Director in projects and determine the need for additional routes

1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the routing system utilized by the Transportation Department and analyze demographics pertaining to enrollment and ridership.

1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the attendance boundaries, city streets and plans for future growth in the district

1. Assist with daily route assignments

1. Maintain confidentiality of all information

1. Serve as alternate for office positions, as needed, and as a school bus driver

1. Work cooperatively with staff to adjust and modify routes, as needed

Equipment Used:

Radio communication equipment, computer, typewriter, telephone, intercom system, copier, fax machine, school buses and other district vehicles.  Wheelchair lift and ramps.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Regular heavy lifting of students

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.  May need to use physical restraint with students.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular 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.