PRIMARY FUNCTION:Under general supervision, plans school bus routes and maintains information concerning routes and stops locations for regular education students and for special education/needs students. The work of this position also involves: maintaining data in the computer assisted routing software to include routes, equipment, employee and student information; taking corrective action on bus routes and seeking assistance from the Lead Router for special circumstances.

REPORTS TO:Executive Director, Support Services 

SALARY SCHEDULE: G-10

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: High school diploma. Prefered: Additional specialized/technical traning in computer technology and data entry Associates degree

    2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:    

• Valid Georgia's Driver's License
• At least 1 year of experience in pupil transportation routing/scheduling
• Demonstratable skill with Microsoft Office software and general office procedures
• Working knowledge of the local street and road system
• Effective oral and written communications skills; customer service skills; effectiveness in difussing stressful situations; ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interuptions
• Ability to use school bus routing software, web page technology and other relevant computer applications
• Ability to priortize assignments; manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate and organized records and compile reports

Preferred

• Work experience with transportation of students
• Work experience with transportation of people with special needs
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, and regulations related to student transportation
• Knowledge of roadways and communities in Chatham County 
• Through knowledge of state and local laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding bus routes, stops, and driver requirements
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, and hazards and related safety precautions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Develops safe and efficient bus routes for students within the framework of Board of Education policies and procedures, using computerized Geographic information System (GIS) based routing software.
2. Monitors student load counts on buses.
3. Assists with the coordination of the collection of student transporatation information 
4. Receives written, telephonic, and electronic requests from parents, school staff, and District staff related to establishment, or change, in bus routes and bus stops.
5. Reviews requests for changes to bus stops. Performs physical inspection of location. 
6. Receives notices from parents requesting bus transportation for their student(s); investigates and analyzes walkway and crosswalk conditions.
7. Provides information to drivers of transportation vehicles through dispatch and shop.
8. Generates reports as necessary. Creates and maintains weekly reports to track duties perfomed, students serviced and performance measures. 
9. Provides information for use in budget development, state reports,billing and dispatch.
10. Maintains and updates school system bus routes and routing information.
11. Publishes hard-copy routes and routing information; correcting and updating time schedules and route maps.
12. Takes appropriate action to resolve transportation concerns, including resolving emergency transportation issues in an effective manner. 
13. Validate route schedules; verifying drivers are performing routes as assigned. 
14. Assesses effectiveness of routes and schedules to deliver and return students.
15. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization. 

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.”  Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience.   The work calendar will be 250 days. Grade 10. 

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information. 

OFFICE:   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

CLASSROOM: Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment.  There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.  There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies.  Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements.  There ar few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student. 

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSCAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[  ]  Heavy lifting of up to ______ pounds

[  ]  Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs. 

[  ]  Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[  ]  Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[  ]  Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[  ]  Other:  Valid Georgia Driver's License