Transportation and Scholar Support Coordinator

One City Schools, Inc.•Monona, WI

5d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

One City Schools is seeking a Transportation and Scholar Support Coordinator to ensure scholars experiencing homelessness have safe, reliable, and timely transportation to and from school daily. This role is critical for ensuring these scholars have equal access to before- and after-school programs, athletics, and clubs. The coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for scholars and families, significantly impacting a scholar's ability to attend school and participate fully in the community. A secondary responsibility includes providing instructional float support, trained in UFLI phonics instruction, during scheduled hours between transportation runs. This ensures no scholar misses transportation and classroom coverage needs are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of two years of experience working with children or youth in educational, social service, or community-based settings.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to be approved to operate a district vehicle or van.
Demonstrated understanding of restorative practices, classroom management, and de-escalation strategies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a role with regular access to sensitive family information.
Ability to pivot quickly and reliably between transportation, instructional, relational, and supervisory responsibilities across a variable daily schedule.
Willingness to complete UFLI phonics training as a condition of the role.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
Classroom teaching, substitute teaching, or instructional support experience, particularly in early literacy or phonics.
Experience facilitating restorative conversations or behavior support interventions.
Familiarity with culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
Prior experience supporting students experiencing homelessness or other high-mobility populations.

Responsibilities

Transport students experiencing homelessness to school for a 7:50 AM arrival and from school at the 3:30 PM dismissal.
Provide transportation for students experiencing homelessness participating in the school's before-school program (7:00–7:50 AM) and after-school program (3:30–5:30 PM).
Adjust the daily schedule as needed to accommodate students using before- and after-school programming.
Ensure students experiencing homelessness have the same opportunities to participate in after-school athletics and clubs as their peers, including transportation support.
Develop strong, trusting relationships with all students being transported.
Report any safety concerns regarding students to the Director of Special Education or Interim CPO.
Report any safety concerns regarding the vans or other vehicles to the COO.
Complete required training in the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) phonics program and apply it consistently in small-group and one-on-one instruction.
Provide classroom coverage during scheduled meetings, emergency absences, or brief teacher breaks to ensure instructional continuity.
Push into classrooms to deliver small-group phonics/literacy instruction, one-on-one student assistance, or character development support as directed by school leadership.
Assist with supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks and report maintenance needs promptly.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date pick-up and drop-off route information for all students transported.
Maintain confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with school policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.