Route Supervisor - Transportation Services

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Supervisor plans, coordinates, and recommends safe, efficient, and economical bus routes and stops. The position supports the operation of the Edulog Boundary/Transportation System, helps address transportation concerns from drivers, parents, and students, and works with school personnel on student management issues. The Route Supervisor also supports driver evaluations and retraining, prepares annual route information, and serves as a substitute bus driver when needed. The role reports to the Director of Transportation.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements required at the time of employment.
Minimum of three years of successful bus driving experience.
Ability to pass an annual physical.
Experience working with Edulog software or other comparable transportation technology.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

College or technical school diploma.
Experience working in a public school transportation department.
Experience planning and coordinating transportation routes.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and recommend the most economical, efficient, and safest bus routes and bus stops.
Periodically ride routes, investigate concerns regarding bus routes, and respond accordingly.
Monitor bus assignments to ensure they do not exceed capacity and that bus loads are balanced as much as possible.
Assist in maintaining records by updating information as needed for the proper operation of the Edulog Boundary/Transportation System.
Assist the Executive Director and Director of Transportation in responding to transportation-related concerns from drivers, parents, and students.
Prepare necessary route information for all drivers for the beginning of each school year.
Assist the Executive Director of Transportation with the annual evaluation of bus drivers.
Serve as a substitute bus driver when needed.
Work with school personnel regarding student management issues, including pulling and reviewing bus videos.
Periodically observe bus loading, unloading, and parking at selected schools.
Perform annual skill evaluations for each assigned driver.
Assist the Executive Director in preparing the State Transportation Survey.
Assist with retraining bus drivers.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.