Transportation Dispatch Secretary

Title: Transportation Dispatch Secretary

Location: Transportation

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22000 students and 60 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools 28 elementary schools 7 middle schools and 5 college and career academies/high schools we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic 24% African American 9% White and 6% Asian. To serve our students the district employs approximately 4000 employees including more than 1800 teachers.

Job Goal

To support the Administrative Transportation Team in delivering safe efficient and effective student transportation services in accordance with Board of Education policies and Kansas State Department of Education regulations.

Essential Functions

• Communicate clearly and professionally with bus drivers via radio.
• Respond to inquiries from students parents staff and the community regarding bus schedules routes and transportation procedures.
• Provide timely communication to school staff and parents regarding student transportation data special education transportation requests route changes eligibility and suspensions.
• Maintain transportation files records and documents (stop locations schedules state-regulated policies etc.) to ensure accurate routing and minimize service disruptions.
• Process and update various transportation reports including student data special education requests route changes eligibility reports and suspensions.
• Compile data such as incident reports inspections student counts and mileage for mandated reports and departmental use.
• Assist in scheduling work assignments to ensure timely route completion.
• Participate in meetings in-service training and workshops as required.
• Assist Dispatch Lead Supervisor with daily logs attendance and documentation of absences and tardiness.
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Class B CDL with school bus passenger and air brakes endorsements.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Communication & Organization

• Maintain professional communication with school personnel parents/guardians and students.
• Foster cooperative relationships to support student success and departmental effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Strong public relations and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to converse professionally with students parents staff and colleagues.
• Proficiency with computers common software applications keyboarding and 10-key operation.
• Prior bus transportation or routing experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of local roadways bus routes and USD 500 transportation requirements.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a valid CDL and clean driving record.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with the Dispatch Lead Supervisor.
• Attendance at required safety meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to pass all required drug and alcohol screenings.

Reasoning & Technical Skills

• Ability to perform routine and technical tasks and upgrade skills as job requirements change.
• Competency with safety practices office equipment computer applications records management and compliance-related documentation.
• Ability to apply basic math read and follow written procedures prepare written communication and analyze issues to make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of applicable policies regulations safety standards and relevant computer systems.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling.
• Significant fine-finger dexterity.
• Work typically involves:
• 70% sitting
• 15% walking
• 15% standing
• Must be able to meet vision requirements including close distance and depth perception.
• Work performed in a loud but standard transportation environment.

Work Environment

• Minimal temperature variations.
• Generally hazard-free environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret guidelines independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines prioritize tasks work independently and as part of a team and maintain strong organizational habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students staff parents and the community.
• Clear and concise communication in both written and oral form.

Responsibility

• Works under limited supervision while following standardized methods.
• Coordinates and guides others as needed.
• May require use of resources from other work units.
• Work has continual impact on the organizations transportation services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:261 days

SALARY: Level 5

Classified Salary Schedule

STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORT TO: Chief of Police

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Performance is evaluated by the immediate supervisor in accordance with Board policy.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPSis an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring compensation terms conditions or privileges of employment because of an individuals race color religion sex/gender (to include orientation identity or expression) age disability national origin genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information regardingTitleIXplease contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59thStreet

Kansas City KS 66104