General Education Router

POSITION TITLE : General Education Router

EXEMPTION STATUS : Non-exempt

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 12 months

Primary Purpose

Maintain bus routes for the general education program, special needs program, and co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with all school bus driving endorsements

Bus Driver Certification

Must pass pre-employment annual state requirement physical examination

Special Knowledge / Skills

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to operate bus

Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior

Effective communication (verbal and written), public relations, and interpersonal skills

Proficient computer skills to develop spreadsheets, databases, and perform word processing

Proficient use of radio communications

Experience

Two years related experience or training, including logistics planning and data analysis

Bus driving experience with three years of clear driving record, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Routing Program

• Maintain and operate bus routing software.
• Prepare data needed to plan bus routes; prepare and update district maps showing areas served by each bus and maintain and post an accurate route schedule.
• Develop route assignments and communicate to bus drivers, including floating drivers.
• Notify drivers of changes, including but not limited to : address, pick-up and drop-off location, time, and bus number.
• Assist campuses in placing new students on bus routes and advise drivers of new or dismissed students.
• Assist with special education bus routes and ensure that drivers maintain a route folder with accurate descriptions of their morning and afternoon routes.
• Responsible for all co-curricular travel to and from campuses and facilities
• Serve as a bus driver or monitor, and perform other duties as needed.

Clerical Duties

Communication

Professional Growth and Development

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors