Transportation Coordinator

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success from every background, CSUSA closes gaps in achievement and opportunity, delivering on the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Transportation Coordinator, you will manage and coordinate transportation operations, including scheduled routes, special excursions, maintenance scheduling, and substitute driver/vehicle assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees drivers and buses assigned to routes; assigns substitute drivers and spare vehicles as needed.
• Oversees pre-trip and post-trip inspections and proper vehicle parking on campus.
• Serves as the bus operator liaison for equipment, routes, maintenance, and student discipline; ensures school administration receives necessary reports; ensures timely paperwork for bus operators and administration.
• Coordinates with maintenance vendor(s) on repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinates with safety & training vendor on driver onboarding, monthly safety meetings, and annual recertification.
• Advises school administration on applicants, bus operator issues, and termination recommendations (note: Transportation Coordinator does not have authority to hire, fire, or formally reprimand).
• Works with bus operators and Deans of Discipline on disciplinary issues arising on buses.
• Coordinates evacuation drills with bus operators and school administration.
• Communicates routing issues, delays, and anomalies with school staff in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining an effective computerized transportation management system.
• Assists in the efficient staffing of the student transportation system; supervises, hires, and evaluates bus operators and attendants in compliance with state laws and regulations; projects staffing requirements for routes and schedules.
• Acts as a substitute bus operator when needed, including:
  • Driving a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from homes, school sites, and field trips.
  • Overseeing the loading and unloading of students, releasing them only to authorized individuals.
  • Maintaining order and discipline of passengers; resolving disputes; documenting and reporting severe cases.
  • Conducting daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle.
  • Maintaining the bus in safe and clean operational condition; reporting mechanical repairs; sweeping the interior daily; servicing the bus with gas; following security procedures.
  • Maintaining records and reports, including attendance, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
  • Attending meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned.
  • Maintaining current required licenses and certificates.
  • Notifying appropriate individuals of delays in scheduled routes.
  • Assisting with other routes during breakdowns or unusual circumstances.
• Provides timely electronic, written, and oral feedback to all levels.
• Professionally and positively represents the school, foundation, and/or CSUSA in all situations.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student and employee information.
• Ensures quality standards on policies and procedures are maintained.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent may be considered.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Clean driving record in accordance with Safe Driver Plan.
• Commercial License Medical Examiner’s Certification.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
• School Bus Driver Certificate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in general computer use, email communication, and job-specific equipment/software/applications.
• Proven experience in a coordination role.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Continuing Education/Training/Compliance

• Monthly Safety Meetings.
• Annual School Bus Driver Certification.
• Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with Safe Drive Plan.
• Maintain background check clearance in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Louisiana State Police (LSP), and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
• Maintain Commercial License Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Driving assessment each semester.

Work Environment

• Indoors and outdoors.
• Office environment.
• School bus environment.

Physical Demands

• Travel within or outside of state may be required.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.