Transportation Secretary

Waverly Shell Rock is currently accepting applications to fill a Transportation Secretary vacancy to start May, 2026. 

Essential Functions: 

• Welcome and assist students, parents, and staff
• Answer the main telephone line for the Bus Garage for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries, and/or taking messages
• Assists with school registration and end-of-year duties
• Coordinates daily absences, record keeping, family communication, weekly transportation scheduling
• Responsible for maintaining student files, including Infinite Campus.
• Responsible for maintaining office cleanliness
• Strong organizational and people skills including the knowledge of routing and scheduling for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and on activity trips.
• Conforms to all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation.
• Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities.
• Order and maintain supplies for the general office area.
• Assist the mechanic with purchase orders and keep and record accurate service/maintenance files.
• Forward all purchase orders and invoices to the accounting department.
• Assist the Director of Transportation, principals, and other responsible for planning special school trips.
• Communicate and assist drivers with trip information/ routes/ & schedule changes
• Complete the annual state-mandated report for approval by the Administration.
• Assist with the drug & alcohol Program as required by Federal Law.
• Assist and follow procedures for crises or emergency situations.
• Maintain proficiency in operation of computer & software(including word processing, database, & spreadsheets) & other office equipment
• Work effectively with students, staff, and parents in a calm, positive manner.
• Use two-way radios and other transportation communications devices with proper language and coding.
• Perform secretarial duties, including proofreading for correct spelling and proper grammar.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Organize tasks and complete them with efficient use of time.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of transportation issues, including routes, schedules, policies and safety procedures.
• Assist as needed viewing video tapes from buses and make objective observations.
• Operate GPS Tracking System
• Takes calls from bus drivers on procedures or schedule changes.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to facilitate the efficient operation of the Transportation Department.

Requirements: 

• Previous experience handling confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and effectively communicate
• Strong computer skills with experience with Google Suite
• Preferred: CDL class B license with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements, or willingness to obtain.  
• Preferred: Good Driving Record / Able to pass DOT Physical & pre-employment drug testing.

Full-time, benefit-eligible position 

Work Schedule: 6:30 - 12:00 (Wednesday 6:30-4) 
Starting pay: $17.00/hour
Contract: 220-Day
 

Salary : $17