Routing Specialist

Position Type :

Support Staff / Transportation - Routing / Technology Specialist

Date Posted : 11 / 12 / 2024

Location :

TSC Transportation Service Center

Closing Date :

until filled Routing Specialist

Location : Tippecanoe School Corporation - Transportation

Salary range : $58,656 - $67,445

260 Day Support Staff / Benefit Schedule A position

• This position will only be available online until someone is hired.

Any candidate recommended for hire will be asked to complete an expanded criminal history clearance at their cost (starting at $24.90).

GENERAL EDUCATION ROUTING SPECIALIST

This position performs safe and efficient school bus route planning and scheduling for regular and / or special education student transportation to and from school and school events; may function as special education transportation liaison and coordinate transportation needs and information between parents / guardians and the Corporations. This position dispatches vehicles and school bus drivers transporting Corporation students for assigned routes, excursions and field trips. May drive school buses on a relief basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all Corporation policy(ies) and procedures.

2. Maintains thorough working knowledge of all laws, procedures and regulations governing school bus drivers and student transportation with a special emphasis on special education transportation.

3. Operates a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles on all routes, including regular school bus drivers, and special education drivers. Assure that all school bus routes have buses and drivers assigned.

4. Stays in communication with all bus drivers by means of two-way radio equipment and contacts drivers to receive or provide information and assists with situations such as equipment breakdowns, road hazards, accidents, student locations, route changes or emergencies; notifies schools of late buses or buses involved in emergency situations.

5. Responsible that all special education routes are covered and assigns spare drivers to fill in when necessary. Assigns spare drivers for absent special education drivers or assigns drivers to cover trips; maintains equity in assignment of drivers and minimizes overtime. Assigns buses to drivers when regular buses are out of service.

6. Prepares and updates lists and activity reports on a computer.

7. Works in cooperation and close communication with other Transportation personnel.

8. Assures that drivers are provided with route sheets, maps, and any other items necessary for completing their assignments. Reviews the proper routes with spare bus drivers.

9. Provides information and assistance to staff, schools and the public on routing situations; reviews and evaluates situations and recommends solutions. Uses specialized routing computer system to assist with dispatch activities and to follow-upon questions and problem situations.

10. Assists and trains others on how to operate the dispatching system, including appropriate policies and procedures.

11. Coordinates and implements regular and / or special education school bus routing; creates routing solutions for the safe and efficient transport of students; corrects and updates time schedules &maps.

12. Plans and coordinates regular education and / or special education bus routes between homes and school; adjusts routes in response to changing curriculum needs and other situations impacting transportation routes.

13. May function as liaison and information link between parents, the Corporation's schools, drivers, and the department to ensure the safe and efficient transportation for special education students, including evaluating needs and requirements, explaining policies and procedures; and ensuring that accurate information is communicated to all involved parties.

14. Enters, monitors and updates the personal files and special needs of all transported special education students; updates and monitors driver assignments, bus assignments, log books and route cards; recommends equipment requirements for special education students.

15. Participates in the training and orientation special education school bus drivers; assists and trains others on computerized routing system.

16. Provides information and assistance to staff, schools and the public on regular, special education and kindergarten routing issues, assists with the evaluation and resolution of complaints and issues.

17. Fills out appropriate log(s), forms and paperwork, as required.

18. Completes all required reports on a timely basis.

19. Reconciles timecards to the GPS records.

20. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

21. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.

22. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

23. Attends work regularly and is punctual.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Attend staff meetings.

2. Attend in-service trainings.

3. Substitutes for other drivers, as needed.

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