Transportation Coordinator

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBIndividual(s) assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned Charter School Transportation Coordinator oversees the safe efficient and effective operation of school bus routes and services. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating bus routes managing daily bus driver assignments and ensuring seamless communication between drivers students parents and school staff. The role also involves data analysis route planning and emergency response coordination to maintain the highest standards of safety and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRoute and Area Management: Recognize and recommend improvements for bus routes and loading areas and implement approved changes to optimize transportation Keeping and Compliance: Maintain and update all required records including student surveys route sheets and documentation for route/stop changes ensuring adherence to privacy and confidentiality Coordination: Assign and coordinate daily bus routes for drivers ensuring proper scheduling and communication of route : Effectively communicate with parents school employees and the public to foster positive relationships and resolve concerns related to bus routes schedules or service Monitoring and Analysis: Track and analyze data related to bus arrival/departure times student load and other metrics to implement necessary routing and scheduling adjustments for safety and Change Coordination: Facilitate communication and coordination of route and stop changes among drivers supervisors staff schools parents and students to ensure smooth Support: Dispatch drivers and vehicles communicating instructions via telephone or twoway radio. Ensure clear calm and concise verbal transmissions during highvolume Response: Assist bus drivers in emergency situations providing information and support as Operator Monitoring: Monitor driver checkins for both AM and PM runs documenting bus operation activities including delays breakdowns and student Placement: Assist with the placement of new students on buses and inform drivers of any new or dismissed Resolution: Communicate with drivers about issues related to parents students and coworkers and assist in finding solutions to ensure a safe and efficient transportation System Maintenance: Manage the twoway radio system to ensure constant communication with drivers throughout the Maintenance: Maintain a daily log of bus operations including breakdowns student pickups dropoffs and parent and Route Concerns: Report any safety concerns or route issues raised by drivers or parents to the appropriate Transportation Manager for Support: Operate standard office equipment including word processing and data management systems. Assist with answering department phones and performing clerical tasks as needed. (NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to that position.)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma or GED :Experience with computerassisted routing and experience as a school bus driver of data management systems and excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and : CDL license with Passenger/School Bus (P/S) endorsement MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong organizational and communication to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities to maintain professionalism and composure in stressful or emergency problemsolving skills and the ability to exercise good with office software and data management tools.

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