Routing / Field Trip Coordinator

On-siteEducationFull-time

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.

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.

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