Transportation Communications Specialist

Primary Purpose:

Foster student success by assisting parents with the benefits of cooperative home/school relations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED equivalent(Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency)

Must have a valid drivers license and safe driving record verified by Texas Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility)

Bilingual preferred

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Required Experience:

Work related experience

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to speak clearly and articulately

Ability to write in a clear concise and grammatically correct manner

Ability to make oral presentations and conduct training before a large audience

Knowledge of community organizations and resources and how to effectively operate with this community framework

Ability to work with people of all levels

Multicultural awareness and sensitivity

Must have drivers license liability insurance and personal transportation

Must be willing to work early mornings and evenings.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

Professionalism

The Educators Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students professional colleagues school officials parents and members of the community.

• Rule 247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule 247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Organization Climate

The parent and community liaison fosters a positive school or organization morale through activities such as the following:

• Serve as the liaison between parents campus staff the Transportation Department and the district Communications and Community Relations office.
• Serve as the liaison between the services provided by the school district and Transportation.
• Provide information to help students parents and staff understand the various services provided by the Transportation Department and the district.

Organization Improvement

The parent and community liaison promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Consult with Transportation staff to execute a plan of action in the best interest of the students.
• Be knowledgeable and demonstrate progress toward completion of annual program goals.

Communication and Community Relations

The parent and community liaison promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Assist in informing parents of services available to their children from the Transportation Department.
• Assist in planning and conducting activities/trainings at Transportation for staff.

Organization Management

The parent and community liaison manages administrative fiscal and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

• Smart Tag duties: Print badges review exceptions GPS data on-time performance and work with staff to make corrections.
• Attend department and district meetings where groups of parents will be present as assigned by the director and district

administration. (i.e. PTA registration Meet the Teacher Open House).

• Complete and submit all reports on time as required.
• Keep personal daily log of activities and submit periodic reports.
• Assist department staff with activities.
• Review and respond to Trans email ()
• Assist in answering phones

Professional Growth and Development

The parent and community liaison provides leadership in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Participate in staff development training programs department meetings and special events as assigned to improve

Parental campus and community involvement.

Qualities of an Effective Community Liaison

The parent and community liaison exhibits qualities such as the following:

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be supportive of all campus attendance and academic program.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Comply with District and Department policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies regulations and guidelines that impose duties requirements or standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Equipment

Personal computer digital camera copier audiovisual equipment telephone fax machine scanner shredder two-way radio Smart Tag tablet and printer and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Work irregular and extended work hours to include early mornings and evenings.
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling and lifting.
• May require district wide travel.

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.

Required Experience:

IC