TRANSPORTATION ROUTING SPECIALIST @ RISK MANAGEMENT - 8 HOURS CONT.

Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Under the direction and supervision of the District Transportation Manager or designee, the Routing Specialist will assist to coordinate the transportation of students to and from school and related school district sponsored activities. This position helps ensure the proper functioning of district transportation operations by organizing and maintaining logistical needs including using computerized routing software, working with district transportation providers, and establishing, scheduling, and routing cost-effective, safe, and efficient routes while effectively communicating and assisting in resolving issues or other department concerns. This position works collaboratively and is assisted by the Transportation Specialist Leads.

• Hours/Day: 8
• Continuing Role
• Daily Start/End times: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Anticipated Start Date: 5/12/2025
Benefits
• -Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing a computerized routing program, design and maintain assigned routes and shuttles within prescribed time and efficiency requirements while equalizing loads and ensuring safe transportation of students.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with staff, administrators, students, parents/guardians, and patrons within designated boundaries of authority and confidentiality including answering telephones, taking messages, greeting, and directing visitors, resolving conflicts, and disseminating information.
• Able to read and interpret maps for route creation, analysis, and troubleshooting issues.
• Work with transportation vendors and multiple software systems to ensure timely integration of student and route information.
• Communicate orally and in writing with transportation staff and drivers with route information, changes, required special equipment, and other relevant information as required.
• Monitor compliance with state pupil transportation guidelines and other applicable rules and regulations as assigned. Maintains and assists in providing information for state reports.
• Provide backup routing support for other area(s) not primarily assigned.
• Coordinate with staff and outside agencies/vendors to ensure district and/or student needs are met including advising stakeholders of route changes, bus changes, time adjustments, etc.
• Prepare, compose, and process various district documents including standard letters, memoranda, reports, etc. independently with little or no instruction in an accurate manner as requested.
• Create and maintain a variety of files (computer and hard copy including confidential files) to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as department/job duties require. Assist with planning and scheduling and attend department meetings and training as required.
• Assist in special projects/additional duties assigned by department Manager or designee.
• Maintain and update knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development as needed or as assigned.
• Comply with all District policies and all applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. A combination of Associate degree and at least five years of related work experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of dispatch/routing or transportation administrative experience preferred; bus driving experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the geographical region of Spokane and outlying areas.
• Ability to concentrate on detail and be precise and accurate.
• Demonstrates personal characteristics including dependability, high-stress tolerance, reliability, flexibility, punctuality, professionalism and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as the ability to learn new ideas and skills for solving problems within a dynamic team environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft & Google products. Experience with transportation schedule and routing software preferred. Ability to learn and be proficient in existing or new technology platforms to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to relate and work positively and effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, and community in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Required use of personal vehicle.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.
• Benefits Highlights:
  
  • The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
    • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
  • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
    • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
  • See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits
• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/payroll-benefits