Routing Specialist, Transportation @ Spring ISD

Days 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 assigned to routes accordingly
• Coordinate with Supplemental Service Specialist regarding integrating supplemental route services into regular route services
• Collect and maintain data for the preparation of the annual Texas Education Agency Route Services and Operations reports
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Texas Education Agency Route Services and Operations reports
• Support Spring ISD attendance boundary planning and changes as necessary
• Maintain and manage the online bus route and campus zoning information
• Receive, review and render decision on route change requests submitted by drivers
• Provide support for emergency situations involving a transportation component
• Serve as a substitute bus driver or attendant when necessary

EFFICIENCY

• Ensure timely processing of route service requests
• Ensure accuracy of the bus route information available online to stakeholders
• Communicate and coordinate with Dispatchers and Supplemental Service Specialist to maintain efficiency in scheduling staff to supplemental assignments with respect to on-time performance and overtime considerations
• Monitor and adjust route services with respect to on-time performance and efficient use of district resources
• Provide input into the periodic performance appraisal of drivers and attendants
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written in English for safety reasons. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.