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Job Summary

This position develops and maintains district bus routes which includes; basic education, special education, pre-vocational, shuttles, field trips, kindergarten and head start. Coordinates and assigns drivers with buses in accordance with labor contract for all student transportation. Responsibilities include developing safe & efficient routes, applying fiscal concepts, maximizing state revenue, coordinating and contacting drivers by radio and/or telephone and communicating with parents, drivers, and administrators.

Duties and Responsibilities

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

Ensure that all student transportation routes are covered each day. Match drivers to routes based on seniority list; ensure seniority bidding procedures are followed.
Set up basic and special education routes for morning and afternoon transportation, including shuttles and head start.
Assign properly equipped buses based on special needs of students being transported. Review equipment needs and make recommendations; coordinate extra trips such as field and athletic trips.
Coordinate assignment of bus drivers based on student needs and the most economic and efficient routes.
Set up regular and special education routes for summer school.
Coordinate with the Business Analyst to compile information for state ridership reports, attendance and trips, payroll, and other fiscal activities.
Coordinate with the Transportation Manager on all audit compliance issues and concerns.
Communicate with parents, drivers, and school administrators regarding student conduct and transportation problems; resolve and/or refer problems as appropriate.
Prepare and distribute a variety of routing information such as master schedules, driver information, maps, and other items as required.
Provide instruction to substitute drivers. Cover vacancies of regular runs created by sickness or emergency leaves.
Contact authorities when law enforcement or medical assistance is required. May investigate accidents; arrange for emergency transportation in the event of an accident or breakdown; and communicate with mechanics concerning equipment damage or breakdown.
Understand, maintain, and manage the district's routing software program and use the information to build the district's bus routes, stops, and boundaries. This includes maximizing the efficient use of the software program in conjunction with State of Washington apportionment. Responsible for building, maintaining and managing the software reporting system.
Manage driver discipline issues in conjunction with supervisor. Assess driver's ability to carry out assignments including skill, knowledge, and experience.
Assist with driver training, evaluations, drug and alcohol testing.
May be required to operate a school bus as needed to support transportation operations.
Coordinate with the mechanic staff on equipment use and Washington State Patrol requirements.
May serve as a member of the labor negotiations team, participating in collective bargaining and labor relations activities as assigned.
Participate in committees related to transportation issues, bus purchases, and the Enrollment Demographic Advisory Committee (EDAC).
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of employee assignment.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Transportation Manager.

Working Conditions: Required interaction with distraught or difficult individuals through radio and telephone communication; may be required to manage sensitive, confidential, or potentially controversial transportation-related matters; required to meet inflexible scheduling deadlines during inclement weather, emergency events, or other operational disruptions; may be required to remain at the workstation for extended periods during peak operational times; work performed in an environment with frequent interruptions and exposure to elevated noise levels from two-way radio communications, as well as occasional exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of transportation dispatching experience.
Student transportation experience with a public school district preferred.

Allowable Substitution

Alternative combinations of training and experience may substitute, as determined by the district, for the stated requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, and regulations governing transportation.
Knowledge of the district site locations, boundaries, terrain, local and surrounding roads.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of bus and equipment needs.
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret road and street maps.
Ability to operate a two-way radio to transmit and receive messages.
Ability to operate a computer and learn the use of specific software programs.
Ability to learn a variety of student issues with medical, social and physiological challenges related transportation requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff, parents, students, and the public.
Skill in thinking and responding quickly using good problem-solving techniques.
Skill in managing crisis situations.
Skill in oral communications and customer service.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Must have or be able to successfully obtain a Valid Washington State Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Driver Endorsement – air brake restriction removed.
Medical Examiners Certificate.
OSPI Authorization.
First Aid and CPR certifications required.

Salary: 2026-27 Non-Represented (NNRAP) Professional/Technical Salary Schedule; Level III; placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Exempt.

Work Year: 12 month position, 260 days per year, 8.0 hours per day.

Benefits

Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

Medical plans with prescription benefits
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
Dependent Care Assistance Program

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

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