Regular Routing Specialist (25-26 SY)-Transportation

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Transportation Routing Specialist                 

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation 

PAY GRADE: Admin 01 (230 days)

DEPARTMENT: Transportation                             

DATE REVISED:  March 2025

A Letter of Assurance will be issued for this position.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:       The Routing Specialist will oversee and continually evaluate Transportation department routes and routing software used for supporting day-to-day operations utilizing Global Positioning Systems information and data to create safe, reliable, efficient, and economical routing. This position works closely with the Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation and reports to the Transportation Operations Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in related field and/or other equivalent experience or background

Required:      

• State of Texas Driver’s License
• Class B CDL or able to obtain within 90-days of hire (start) date

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of Texas Education Agency (TEA) school transportation funding formula and reporting requirements.
• Proficient map reading skills.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Proficient skills in typing, Excel, word processing, and other computer applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.

Minimum Experience: 

• Three (3) years’ experience in related field or equivalent experience or background.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Create and revise bus routes for all aspects of student transportation for Irving ISD to include regular route services, special education routes, transfer routes, after-school academic routes, Pre-K routes and other tutorial route services.
• Develop and modify as needed, bus routes based on student enrollment and attendance boundaries zones. Create new 2-mile and hazardous boundaries, stops, runs, and make adjusts to reflect the changes.
• Assist dispatchers with assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles and substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts.
• Work directly with the field trip clerk in routing assignments.
• Coordinate and schedule route selection at the beginning of each school year.
• Coordinate and schedule summer school routes.
• Coordinate transportation services for students under the McKinney Vento Homeless Act.
• Prepare and maintain data for the annual TEA Transportation Route Services Report.
• Assist the Director of Transportation in any special projects or tasks within the department.
• Maintain good public relations with drivers, school personnel, administrators, and other districts.
• Continually stay abreast of emerging technologies and make recommendations for future needs.
• Develop the appropriate skills to job assignment.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and District policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:  None

EQUIPMENT USED: 

Computer, telephone, fax, calculator, hand-held radio, and copier.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:   Reading; ability to concentrate through continuous interruptions; ability to communicate (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; prolonged sitting.

Safety:  Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.  Observe all safety precautions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $53,636 - $77,184