Position: Transportation Safety & Behavior Coordinator

Location: Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

Support a safe and positive transportation environment by assisting with student behavior concerns on buses and in loading/unloading areas. Partner with district staff and families to address behavioral issues, reinforce expectations, and implement disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Answer and/or direct phone calls and provide information as needed; communicate with students, parents, staff, drivers and members of the public regarding weather and transportation related issues.
Report and document incidents such as stop-arm violations, log communications related to students, transportation, and complaints, maintain records on disruptive students, and download videos for submission to law enforcement.
Provide guidance and support to transportation personnel in maintaining safe operating procedures and practices.
Assist in scheduling bus repairs, maintaining inventory supplies, and other transportation related equipment.
Ensure continuous compliance with evolving state and federal laws, including DOT standards and driver certification requirements.
Collaborate with the District Trainers to schedule new employee onboarding, maintain driver evaluation calendars, and oversee van training certification requirements.
Oversee day-to-day transportation operations in the absence of the Transportation Director.
Serve as a backup bus driver and dispatcher by covering open routes and assisting with transportation dispatch operations as needed.
Attend and participate in department meetings and required training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of District policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of the School Crisis Planning Guide; general knowledge of stop arm violation and pre-trip inspection forms and log books; thorough knowledge of mileage recording documents; ability to schedule and monitor transportation staff; ability to operate bus, forklift, and plow truck; ability to operate a two-way radio; general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Routing and Planning software; ability to make arithmetic calculations; general knowledge of First Aid; ability to implement and model the "Code of Conduct"; ability establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents. Knowledge of driver training requirements, DMV regulations, licensing procedures, and Clearinghouse requirements.

Education and Experience

Associates/Technical degree and experience working with transportation safety and student managing student behaviors. Or an equivalent combination of education and similar work experience.

Special Requirements

Air Brakes
Two Way Radio Training
TCIT training
First Aid and CPR
Valid commercial driver's license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Compensation: $25.96 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break. This position follows a 193-day annual work schedule.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Dental Insurance
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- - Short-Term Disability (STD)
  - Critical Illness
  - Hospital Indemnity
  - Accident
  - Ben Extend

Transportation - Safety & Behavior Coordinator