Routing Assistant, South East

Baltimore County Public Schools•Dundalk, MD

2d•$24 - $37

About The Position

The Routing Assistant performs administrative and operational duties supporting student transportation during the school year and summer months. The role assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining bus routes; provides guidance on transportation matters; and operates school buses to transport students. The position also responds to transportation issues and emergencies, supports school staff and transportation personnel, and performs other duties as assigned. The work involves planning and updating regular and alternative routes, coordinating coverage for absences, communicating route information, resolving transportation concerns, and supporting emergency operations. The position requires travel throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area and physical work associated with operating vehicles and assisting students. Employees designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel must work when schools or offices are closed during adverse weather or other emergencies when contacted and directed to do so. Employees must remain physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle and are subject to applicable alcohol and drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Three years of experience in the transportation of children.
Valid commercial Class B Maryland driver's license or equivalent; certain endorsements may be required and certain restrictions may be disallowed.
Knowledge of principles and practices of transporting children, school-bus operation, modern office practices, personal computers, and office software applications.
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Student Information System, Route Finder Pro, and other software applications needed for the duties.
Skill in operating school buses, reviewing and preparing reports, analyzing transportation issues, reading maps and route sheets, communicating, and mentoring employees.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, and maintain confidential information.
Must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and remain physically qualified throughout employment.
CDL holders are subject to alcohol and drug testing under applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.
Must work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather or other emergencies when contacted and directed to do so.
United States citizenship, residency, or work visa is required.

Nice To Haves

College coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign staff to fill vacancies and cover absences across AM, midday, and PM bus routes.
Assist in developing and implementing safe, efficient bus routes, including route planning, bus stop placement, and bus capacity decisions.
Coordinate student assignments to bus stops with the Routing Technician and develop or maintain routes for special-needs, displaced, and ESOL students.
Update routes as enrollment changes, advise school and transportation personnel of updates, and ensure drivers and attendants receive revised route sheets.
Develop routes for summer programs based on recommendations from the Offices of Facilities and Special Education.
Work with Assistant Principals on transportation changes, schedule school bus evacuation drills, and coordinate scheduled and emergency early dismissals and closures.
Visit schools and field sites with the Senior Operations Supervisor and Field Representative to investigate and resolve transportation concerns.
Serve as a liaison among school administrators, drivers, parents, attendants, and other school personnel, and coordinate resolution of serious problems.
Represent the Office of Transportation in meetings and participate in transportation activities as required.
Respond to bus accidents and breakdowns, coordinate emergency procedures, notify appropriate personnel, and support transportation supervisors and dispatchers.
Mentor newly assigned personnel and recommend training needs to management.
Monitor time and mileage reports for accuracy and prepare reports.
Pull video-player hard drives from buses to download and archive requested videos, and monitor the Automated Vehicle Location system as necessary to check school and bus-stop times.
Operate school buses according to established guidelines and schedules, safely transport students and staff, and maintain student discipline on the bus.