POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Transportation Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of coordination of dispatch or routing activities for buses and bus drivers for the safe and timely transportation of students.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain general education bus routes. Routing efficiently with general education routes.
• Provide support to dispatch when needed.
• Coordinates and provides support to drivers with routes, bidding, maps and directions, buses and equiment, policies and procedures.

• Maintains effective public relations with parents, drivers and district employees.

• Assigns properly equipped buses based on special needs of students to be transported; reviews equipment needs and makes recommendations.

• Investigates accidents and complaints, directs emergency procedures, documents events and allegations.

• Relief driver when necessary.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Director of Transportation.
• May supervise staff as determined by the Director of Transportation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High school degree or equivalent, a minimum of two years’ experience within a transportation department, Windows Office programs, Edulog routing software, and previous experience as a school bus driver.

Preferred:

• Experience in a School district or lead/supervisory role.

Allowable Substitutions:

• Private experience may be substituted for school district experience.
• Other experience may be substituted for lead or supervisory experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington state school bus driver's license; commercial license with passenger endorsement must be obtained within the first 180 calendar days of employment.
• Valid Department of Transportation physical card.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Possesses basic knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules and regulations and district policies and procedures relating to the transportation of students.
• Demonstrates a familiarity with area streets, highways and district boundaries.
• Ability to operate computer software as required for the position.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Reads and understands maps.
• Possesses effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to meet deadlines when given.
• Possesses personal organizing skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates driving skills for various bus models.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

CTSA salary classification 5 ($ 68,400 – $72,000 annual salary), 40 hours per week, for a 261-day annual assignment. Benefits include retirement, medical, dental, vacation, holidays, and other benefits according to Board policy.

All BSD employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by hire date.  Failure to submit proof of vaccination or qualify for a reasonable accommodation will result in withdrawal of job offer.

 
Note: Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
 
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, 425-456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, 425-456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org; Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham 425-456-4248 or phamn@bsd405.org. Address for all three: 12111 NE 1st St., Bellevue, WA 98005.