Transportation Coordinator

Position Title Transportation Coordinator Department Transportation Reports To Executive Director, Student Services FLSA Status Exempt Terms Of Employment 8 Hours/230 Days (Administrative Salary Schedule – Group E) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 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 General Summary 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. Essential Functions Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One toward increased outcomes for students. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides 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 keeping identified route descriptions up‑to‑date and creating spot maps 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. Supervises 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 positions. 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. Other 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. Personal computer experience required; 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 in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule 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 in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of policies, procedures and activities of the school district. 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 and 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, sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. Physical demands are restricted to work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items weighing up to fifty pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision. Occasionally the position requires working irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Work Environment The noise level varies from quiet to loud depending on the activity. The work environment is primarily an office setting with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel. Job requires the operation of a school bus. Evaluation Performance is evaluated annually according to Board policy. Disclaimer Statement The information contained in this job‑description is intended for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individuals currently holding this position and may be assigned. Nondiscrimination Policy Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate in its programs or activities. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. The district will use grievance procedures to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, as well as Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr