Routing Specialist, Transportation
Spring Independent School DistrictDays Per Year : 226 MIN: $24.75 MID: $29.11 JOB TITLE : Routing Specialist-Transportation Department REPORTS TO : Transportation Administrator WAGE/HOUR STATUS : Nonexempt PAY GRADE : Aux 9 PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Routing Specialist under the direction of the Transportation Administrator is responsible for preparing and coordinating bus routes and student assignments with consideration for bus stop and in-transit safety, meeting established program schedules, and maximizing efficiency for home-to-school route service, mid-day route service, and summer school route service, and is subject to all the same qualifications, essential functions, rules and regulations as a bus driver. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS : Required : High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution Acceptable driving record as defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus Driver Penalty Point System Two (2) years previous experience as a school bus driver Valid state of Texas Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Current Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus Driver’s Certification Pass a pre-employment Texas School Bus Driver physical exam and pre-employment drug test Preferred : Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Pupil Transportation Specialist Certification (or higher) Previous experience with computerized bus routing software One (1) year prior experience as a bus driver with Spring ISD SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS : Understanding of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) school transportation funding formula and reporting requirements Ability to direct and schedule personnel Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally Focus on customer service excellence Proficient map reading skills Strong organizational skills Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer applications (word processor, spreadsheets, web-based applications, email, etc.) MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : As part of Service Excellence carrying out the service philosophy through application of the four service standards in all engagements with our stake holders: Safety Courtesy Responsiveness Efficiency SAFETY Design bus routes that are focused on maximizing the safety of students with respect to bus stop locations and bus path of travel Periodically review safety of bus stop locations and adjust as necessary Ensure that route descriptions are current and accurate to provide the driver with the proper information Make sound recommendations concerning route services required to support district program changes COURTESY Build and maintain supportive relationships between the Transportation Department and other district stakeholders (campuses, departments, administration, etc.) Foster a department climate of teamwork and mutual respect Serve as an ambassador for Spring ISD with parents, community, other districts, business partners, and professional organizations Effectively communicate with all stakeholders regarding changes to route services RESPONSIVENESS Create, monitor, adjust, and manage the regular and special-needs route services to support home-to-school and mid-day transportation Make sound recommendations concerning route services required to support district program changes Coordinate with Transportation Supervisors regarding transportation as a related service for students with special needs to ensure that route services are provided appropriately Coordinate with Transportation Supervisors regarding campus transportation needs (loading zones, bus line-ups, etc.) Monitor student ridership and adjust bus routes to accommodate overloads Ensure that data is regularly imported into the routing software from the district student information system and that students are assi…