Transportation Coordinator

About the role

Under limited supervision of the Director of Transportation, the Transportation Coordinator assumes a key role in maintaining a safe, smooth and efficient operation of the school bus transportation system. The position supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students, interacts and communicates effectively with all stakeholders, and establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school bus transportation system in the absence of the director of transportation.
• Assists the director of transportation in promoting school bus safety to drivers, students, parents, and the general public.
• Assists in the supervision of the overall school bus transportation system.
• Assists the director of transportation in all matters regarding bus drivers including recruitment, selection, employment and dismissal.
• Assists in compiling and maintaining accurate monthly and yearly reports pertaining to the transportation system.
• Assists in the proposed routing of all school buses in the attendance area.
• Assumes responsibility for making identified route descriptions are kept up-to-date and spot maps are created when needed.
• Assists in supervising the activities of bus drivers such as planning routes, providing instruction, guidance and training.
• Supervises assigned members of the Transportation department.
• Interviews and recommends employees for hire in accordance with human resources practices and Board policies.
• Supervisor over the Remedial Training and Training Division.
• Participates in all professional meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications as applicable for the position.
• Demonstrates appropriate use, care and safe operation of materials, tools and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Assists with budgetary responsibility as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Supervises bus drivers and staff as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree and five years of leadership experience.
• Must earn South Carolina school bus driver’s certificate and commercial driver’s license within 60 days of start date.
• Must have current government issued identification.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Computer literacy required.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials, and will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. The position requires successful completion of the Physical Performance Test as mandated by the State Department of Education. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required.

Work Environment

The position conducts duties primarily in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel required. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Job requires the operation of a school bus.