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 students 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 well 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 youll 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority