Interim Transportation Coordinator

Title:             INTERIM DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
 
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma; some college coursework preferred.
• Demonstrates proficiency with technology.
• Able to problem solve.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently
• Maintain high integrity and ability to work with public and staff members in a positive manner.
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Board may specify
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre-employment drug screening and TB test

Reports To:
School Business Administrator 
 
Purpose:
To provide students with safe and efficient transportation. 
 
Performance Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain all aspects of bus routes including specific bus stops, pick-up and drop-off times, seating charts, etc.
• Communicate on a daily basis with Administration
• Coordinate the transportation of all special needs students as determined by the Child Study Team
• Coordinate with Gloucester County Special Services to acquire transportation for out-of-district students
• Acquire bids for field trips and extra-curricular activities
• Primary point of contact for transportation inquiries from the public and handle all concerns & issues including, but not limited to, creating and distributing notices to families in regards to bus routes, bus stops, times and bus passes, and any other notices involving transportation and keeping Administration informed at all times
• Communicate with bus contractors regarding driver/contractor safety violations, concerns and/or suggestions of the bus drivers to the School Administrator, school closings due to weather conditions and/or other emergencies
• Periodic review of bus tapes/recordings
• Work cooperatively with Principals and contractors to schedule bus emergency evacuation drills at all schools
• Maintain files for each contractor documenting required training for each of their drivers
• Review monthly invoices for accuracy

Additional Duties:  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Child Study Team Supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
 
Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The duties of this job are normally performed in the following manner:  the employee is regularly required to stand and is regularly required to talk and to hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hand to finger, handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; to stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Note:  Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.  As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties.  It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position or the candidate once offered the position to inform the East Greenwich Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodations that may be required.  Candidates who need accommodations to complete the application process must inform the Superintendent of their need.
 
Equipment: Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone
 
Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
 
Terms of Employment: Twelve months per year with negotiated salary.
 
 
The East Greenwich Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational and Service Organization.