Transportation Coordinator

Behavioral Health Associates • Lehighton, PA

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) empowers students by providing comprehensive and compassionate educational and mental health resources for all students through many programs, regardless of their circumstances. How we approach this incredible task changes constantly. At the heart of every decision we make is each student that comes to BHA. We strive to give each of them exactly what they need to become confident, happy, lifelong learner and a cherished member of society. Become a part of the BHA community! BHA is looking for a full-time, year-round Transportation Coordinator.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters, including the dissemination of information regarding program development, staffing, and billing.
• Work both independently and as a team.
• Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience of pupil transportation laws and regulations and PDE regulations and guidelines, preferred.
• Familiar with fleet software, such as Samsara and Fleetio.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a transportation program to meet all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinates a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional programs.
• Prepares bus routes for all public, nonpublic, private, and special education schools servicing BHA and the surrounding districts students.
• Prepares and updates bus schedules for all public, nonpublic, private, and special education schools servicing BHA students and the students in surrounding districts in order for all students to be transported in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Keeps and maintains records for preparation and submission of state and local reports.
• Communicates with BHA and the surrounding area district administration regarding transportation changes.
• Communicates with bus drivers and contractors regarding changes to the transportation system.
• Coordinates with LEA or point of contact and the other District personnel responsible for planning special school trips.
• Takes an active role in solving problems occurring on school buses and acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests.
• Ensures that all District drivers and vehicles comply with state laws and regulations regarding pupil transportation. Established by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
• Informs all necessary personnel and LEAs of road hazards which impact on daily transportation routes.
• Assists in matters dealing with school delays and closings.
• Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings.
• Provides central administration with suggestions for transportation contract revisions.
• Implements laws affecting pupil transportation and interprets these laws as appropriate.
• Responsible for compiling and submitting monthly billing.
• Fills in as a driver or aide on student transport, as needed.
• Maintains and oversees adequate Transportation staff.
• Works closely with BHA's Fleet Management team to address any vehicle related matters.
• Performs all other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

Benefits

• Full Time, Year-Round
• Paid Leave for Sick, Personal Days, Vacation Days, and a Day off for your Birthday!
• Paid Holidays
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed