Student Management Specialist - Transportation

Primary PurposeResponsible for assisting the driver workforce with student management issues/concerns to ensure safe and on time delivery. Maintains the highest level of professional communication with campus administrators, fellow employees and our community.Education / CertificationHigh school diploma orClass B CDL License with P&S endorsements with an acceptable motor vehicle record as determined by the Department of Transportation and the Texas Education Motor vehicle records will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with DOT and TEA standards.Texas School Bus Driver Safety TrainingMust be certified or willing to obtain certification by the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) as a Pupil Transportation Official, Supervisor, Specialist orSpecial Knowledge / SkillsAbility to work effectively with campus principals, staff, students, andKnowledge of bus rules, student handbook/student code of conduct, BoardExcellent interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal communicationBasic math skills, detail orientation, mapping and routingComputer literate, preferably in word processing, Access, andExperience / Other RequirementsSchool bus and / or commercial drivingPersonal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.Required to present and maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and good personal hygiene at all times.Major Responsibilities And DutiesActs as the main point of contact for concerns regarding student management issues and/or procedures.Exercises student management through effective and professionalProvides guidance to drivers and bus assistants utilizing board policy, student code of conduct, transportation handbook and school bus rules.Reviews student behavior reports to ensure quality of reports byConducts conferences with parents, students, and drivers on disciplinaryWorks with administration on campuses to ensure proper disciplinaryReports any difficulties or changes in student needs to the AreaMaintains a professional and cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, students, parents, and school personnel, always promoting teamwork.Provides back-up assistance to Transportation office; answers the phone; operates two- way radio. Performs Bus Driver, Driver Trainer and Dispatching duties as needed.Participates / advises administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in the closing of schools or road hazards.Encourages attendance at all assigned training, safety workshops and field in-serviceAttends professional development activities/programs to keep abreast of developments and innovations in area of transportation.Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department