C Student Management Specialist - Transportation Comal ISD New Braunfels

Student Management Specialist - Transportation Responsible for assisting the driver workforce with student management issues/concerns to ensure safe and on time delivery. Maintains the highest level of professional communication with campus administrators, fellow employees and our community. Responsibilities Acts as the main point of contact for concerns regarding student management issues and/or procedures. Exercises student management through effective and professional communication. Provides guidance to drivers and bus assistants utilizing board policy, student code of conduct, transportation handbook and school bus rules. Reviews student behavior reports to ensure quality of reports by drivers. Conducts conferences with parents, students, and drivers on disciplinary issues. Works with administration on campuses to ensure proper disciplinary action. Reports any difficulties or changes in student needs to the Area Supervisor. Maintains a professional and cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, students, parents, and school personnel, always promoting teamwork. Provides back-up assistance to Transportation office; answers the phone; operates two- way radio. Performs Bus Driver, Driver Trainer and Dispatching duties as needed. Participates / advises administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in the closing of schools or road hazards. Encourages attendance at all assigned training, safety workshops and field in-service training. Attends professional development activities/programs to keep abreast of developments and innovations in area of transportation. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records. Education High school diploma or GED. Class B CDL License with P&S endorsements with an acceptable motor vehicle record as determined by the Department of Transportation and the Texas Education Motor vehicle records will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with DOT and TEA standards. Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate. Must be certified or willing to obtain certification by the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) as a Pupil Transportation Official, Supervisor, Specialist or Trainer. Experience / Other Requirements School bus and / or commercial driving experience. Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business. Required to present and maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and good personal hygiene at all times. Skills Ability to work effectively with campus principals, staff, students, and parents. Knowledge of bus rules, student handbook/student code of conduct, Board policy. Excellent interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal communication skills. Basic math skills, detail orientation, mapping and routing skills. Computer literate, preferably in word processing, Access, and spreasheets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hill 35