Routing Field Trip Coordinator

• Title:Routing / Field Trip Coordinator
• Schedule:8-Hour shift (e.g. 7:30 AM 4:00 PM)
• Purpose:Coordinate district-wide pupil transportation routes for regular and special needs programs. Ensure safe efficient timely and economical services through collaboration with administrators drivers parents and staff.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Age 18 or older.
• Valid Texas CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Logistics or Transportation preferred.

• Proficient in routing software spreadsheets databases and word processing.
• Ability to read and interpret policy and procedure manuals.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a school bus.
• Must pass annual physical drug and alcohol screenings.

• Two years of experience as a certified school bus driver.
• Two years of experience as a route scheduler and supervisor (preferred).

• Develop Routes:Partner with the Director to create routes aligned with Texas Education Agency guidelines.
• Manage Adjustments:Supervise coordinate and approve all route changes according to district policy.
• Build Schedules:Generate route data and post schedules in the Transfinder Bus Routing System.
• Specialized Routing:Coordinate special education and summer school routes.
• Document Routes:Ensure drivers maintain folders with precise morning and afternoon route descriptions.
• Update Maps:Supervise updates to district maps displaying areas served by each bus.

• Driver Assignment:Manage shifts routes vehicle assignments and substitute drivers.
• Live Dispatch:Direct drivers and vehicles via telephone and two-way radio.
• Daily Operations:Oversee routine bus operations and dispatch functions.
• Backup Driving:Drive a school bus route when operational needs require it.

• Trip Processing:Schedule assign and dispatch all Pre-K-12 field trips athletic events and special education trips.
• Coordination:Receive trip requests and flag duplicate notices for requestors.
• Driver Rotation:Maintain a fair rotation system giving all eligible drivers equal access to extra trips.
• Trip Prioritization:Prioritize scheduling to give drivers maximum advance notice.
• Problem Resolution:Contact trip requestors immediately if scheduling conflicts arise.
• Weekend Support:Act as the emergency contact person during weekend student travel.

• Stakeholder Alerts:Notify parents drivers and schools of schedule address or bus changes.
• Public Relations:Maintain positive relations with students staff and the community.
• Complaint Resolution:Field and resolve complaints regarding drivers buses routes and safety.
• Data Management:Maintain the field trip database and log trip entries daily.
• Record Keeping:Keep precise confidential records of all trips and drivers.
• Efficiency Analysis:Recommend cost-saving strategies to the Director such as consolidating trips.

Required Experience:

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