Route Supervisor - Transportation Services

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

18d

About The Position

The Route Supervisor works in the Operations/Transportation Division and reports to the Director of Transportation. The position plans and coordinates safe, efficient, and economical bus routes and stops; monitors route assignments and bus capacity; supports transportation records and systems; and responds to transportation concerns from drivers, parents, and students. The supervisor also prepares route information, evaluates and retrains drivers, conducts school bus and student-management observations, and serves as a substitute bus driver when needed. The role requires a high school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency, a commercial driver's license with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements at the time of employment, and at least three years of successful bus driving experience. The position requires an annual physical and the ability to be reliably present at the worksite, perform routine physical activities, and supervise students, including during emergencies.

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 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 to 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 buses do not exceed capacity and loads are balanced as much as possible.
Assist in maintaining records and updating information 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 at the beginning of each school year.
Assist the Executive Director of Transportation with annual bus driver evaluations.
Serve as a substitute bus driver when needed.
Work with school personnel on 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 assigned duties and responsibilities.