Routing & Scheduling Specialist (School Transportation)

Harford County Public Schools; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) in Bel Air, MD seeks a Bus Routing Associate to assist with data entry and routing/scheduling for student transportation. The role maintains electronic records for bus stop assignments, requests, and routing changes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of school transportation experience, plus familiarity with routing software and strong communication abilities; the district offers comprehensive benefits and a full-time

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in school transportation with knowledge of transportation bus routes and schedules.
• Familiarity with routing software and other transportation software.
• Able to read and understand communication regarding student information and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to communicate effectively with fellow employees, students, and the public, as well as provide written and oral reports to school personnel and supervisor as required.
• Must satisfy all requirements listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations for school bus attendants.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions, including lifting and moving up to 40 pounds and operating emergency exits.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assignment of students to bus routes using school system automated routing software.
• Assists in collection of bus stop requests and/or any necessary routing changes.
• Distributes completed school bus routes to the bus contractors and appropriate schools.
• Updates county computer routing maps as needed.
• Receives and integrates student information from the school system student data information system into existing bus routes.
• Assists in communication to bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.
• Prepares any required reports utilizing the routing software.
• Assists in providing customer support for the community and schools.
• Performs all essential functions of a school bus attendant in the event of an emergency.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & comprehension

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) in Bel Air, MD seeks a Bus Routing Associate to assist with data entry and routing/scheduling for student transportation. The role maintains electronic records for bus stop assignments, requests, and routing changes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of school transportation experience, plus familiarity with routing software and strong communication abilities; the district offers comprehensive benefits and a full-time